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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

W5 NSSMOT history

W5 NSS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 10 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

W5 NSS black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,630 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 NSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 NSS was last recorded at 161,630 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,627 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,630 miles
  • 2024 – 158,673 miles
  • 2023 – 154,718 miles
  • 2022 – 150,069 miles
  • 2021 – 144,149 miles
  • 2020 – 138,965 miles
  • 2019 – 131,693 miles
  • 2018 – 122,741 miles
  • 2017 – 116,986 miles
  • 2016 – 111,700 miles
  • 2015 – 107,037 miles
  • 2014 – 76,091 miles
  • 2013 – 72,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,630 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,630 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,630 miles
    Test number
    320264354159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,627 miles (+2,954)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,627 miles
    Test number
    436950279863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,673 miles (+3,955)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,673 miles
    Test number
    383131858464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,718 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,718 miles
    Test number
    571824226443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,718 miles (+4,649)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,718 miles
    Test number
    375277137572
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,069 miles
    Test number
    535112986383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front

  7. Fail150,069 miles (+5,920)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,069 miles
    Test number
    668616358337
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front

  8. Pass144,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,149 miles
    Test number
    929094312533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f

  9. Fail144,149 miles (+5,184)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,149 miles
    Test number
    587936178457
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f

  10. Pass138,965 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    497537537118
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail138,965 miles (+7,272)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    646672971127
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,693 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,693 miles
    Test number
    969557302842
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail131,693 miles (+8,952)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,693 miles
    Test number
    464064901851
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass122,741 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    153550260742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    849434622455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail116,979 miles (+5,279)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    825443182447
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass111,700 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    694627447818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,037 miles (+30,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    445715495183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,091 miles (+3,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,091 miles
    Test number
    139175774206
    • NoteCentre brake light inoperative

  20. Pass72,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    536091293280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 NSS

Does W5 NSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 NSS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 NSS?
The MOT on W5 NSS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 NSS done?
W5 NSS was recorded at 161,630 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,313 miles a year.
Has W5 NSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 NSS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 NSS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W5 NSS find?
W5 NSS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking; offside front wheel bearing has slight play and nearside front, and 2 more.

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