Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 3,724 cc
W5 SSSMOT history
W5 SSS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,905 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 93,905 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 SSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 SSS was last recorded at 93,905 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,431 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,474 miles
- Average per year
- 5,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,905 miles
- 2025 – 88,431 miles
- 2024 – 82,951 miles
- 2023 – 78,965 miles
- 2022 – 75,182 miles
- 2021 – 69,087 miles
- 2020 – 65,369 miles
- 2019 – 60,084 miles
- 2018 – 53,370 miles
- 2017 – 45,977 miles
- 2015 – 32,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,905 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,905 miles (+5,474)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 93,905 miles
- Test number
- 371450606532
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,431 miles (+5,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 88,431 miles
- Test number
- 679659761822
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,951 miles (+3,986)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 82,951 miles
- Test number
- 403472430553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,965 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 78,965 miles
- Test number
- 771881718666
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,182 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 75,182 miles
- Test number
- 463183919617
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,087 miles (+3,718)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 69,087 miles
- Test number
- 289860677513
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass65,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 65,369 miles
- Test number
- 348258530941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,366 miles (+5,282)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,366 miles
- Test number
- 672570168736
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,084 miles (+6,714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,084 miles
- Test number
- 593692795344
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing centre and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,370 miles (+7,393)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,370 miles
- Test number
- 388603025757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,977 miles (+13,956)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 45,977 miles
- Test number
- 172678190339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 32,021 miles
- Test number
- 187848562728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,021 miles (+10)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,021 miles
- Test number
- 704392100758
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail32,011 miles2 failures3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,011 miles
- Test number
- 606052255180
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front road wheel has been welded/crack repaired
Questions about W5 SSS
- Does W5 SSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SSS is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 SSS?
- The MOT on W5 SSS is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 SSS done?
- W5 SSS was recorded at 93,905 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
- Has W5 SSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 SSS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on W5 SSS 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 SSS find?
- W5 SSS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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