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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

X50 FERMOT history

X50 FER is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 29,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
29,618 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 FER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 FER was last recorded at 29,618 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,427 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,191 miles
Average per year
1,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,618 miles
  • 2025 – 27,427 miles
  • 2024 – 22,975 miles
  • 2023 – 22,692 miles
  • 2022 – 19,452 miles
  • 2020 – 16,749 miles
  • 2019 – 13,397 miles
  • 2018 – 13,227 miles
  • 2017 – 13,009 miles
  • 2016 – 12,997 miles
  • 2015 – 12,868 miles
  • 2014 – 12,758 miles
  • 2013 – 12,331 miles
  • 2012 – 12,068 miles
  • 2011 – 11,812 miles
  • 2010 – 10,926 miles
  • 2009 – 9,548 miles
  • 2007 – 7,083 miles
  • 2006 – 6,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,618 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,618 miles (+2,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    29,618 miles
    Test number
    535938058996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass27,427 miles (+4,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    295453360636
    • AdvisorySlight craking on front bushes under trays fitted
  3. Pass22,975 miles (+283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    930967796941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass22,692 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    22,692 miles
    Test number
    321213717946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,452 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    19,452 miles
    Test number
    823624810437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spot inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass16,749 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    16,749 miles
    Test number
    318157492235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,397 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,397 miles
    Test number
    476508129884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,237 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    13,237 miles
    Test number
    736679731407
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  9. Pass13,227 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    13,227 miles
    Test number
    532283770111
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  10. Pass13,009 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    13,009 miles
    Test number
    801036469616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,997 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    12,997 miles
    Test number
    630264412732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass12,868 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    12,868 miles
    Test number
    656328405085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail12,758 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,758 miles
    Test number
    279739904024
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass12,758 miles (+427)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    12,758 miles
    Test number
    845659604018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail12,331 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,331 miles
    Test number
    587254243037
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  16. Pass12,331 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    12,331 miles
    Test number
    908084743058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,068 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,068 miles
    Test number
    309900712081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass11,812 miles (+886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,812 miles
    Test number
    586034031024
    • NoteDrivers side door strap clicking
  19. Pass10,926 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    10,926 miles
    Test number
    313003030070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,919 miles (+1,371)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,919 miles
    Test number
    842792430050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass9,548 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,548 miles
    Test number
    431070829026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,083 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,083 miles
    Test number
    994214577011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    6,341 miles
    Test number
    940014556082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 FER

Does X50 FER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 FER is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 FER?
The MOT on X50 FER is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 FER done?
X50 FER was recorded at 29,618 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,144 miles a year.
Has X50 FER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 FER has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on X50 FER 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 X50 FER find?
X50 FER passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.

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