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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

X50 GSSMOT history

X50 GSS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 213,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2022.

X50 GSS black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2023
Mileage
213,153 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 GSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 GSS was last recorded at 213,153 miles on 18 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,153 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,153 miles
  • 2021 – 196,798 miles
  • 2018 – 187,202 miles
  • 2017 – 177,957 miles
  • 2016 – 172,084 miles
  • 2015 – 169,885 miles
  • 2014 – 159,728 miles
  • 2013 – 145,892 miles
  • 2012 – 139,213 miles
  • 2011 – 122,446 miles
  • 2010 – 107,013 miles
  • 2009 – 93,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,153 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    213,153 miles
    Test number
    672259020388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail213,153 miles (+16,355)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,153 miles
    Test number
    743637705424
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing n/s,o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s,o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing n/s,o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass196,798 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    196,798 miles
    Test number
    742114386280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail196,798 miles (+9,596)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,798 miles
    Test number
    695687890897
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass187,202 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,202 miles
    Test number
    409963597350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail187,102 miles (+9,145)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,102 miles
    Test number
    351051606911
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass177,957 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    177,957 miles
    Test number
    367421826278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail177,911 miles (+5,827)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,911 miles
    Test number
    887168197982
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed from sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass172,084 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    172,084 miles
    Test number
    945531762163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,885 miles (+10,157)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    169,885 miles
    Test number
    647211025181
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber dust cover damaged

  11. Pass159,728 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    159,728 miles
    Test number
    219528004119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate
    • NoteNearside front shock dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limits
    • NoteWear on rear brake discs

  12. Fail159,728 miles (+13,836)9 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,728 miles
    Test number
    316347004143
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate
    • NoteNearside front shock dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limits
    • NoteWear on rear brake discs

  13. Pass145,892 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,892 miles
    Test number
    108892903187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust in places
    • NoteCorrosion on offside front brake pipe
    • NoteNearside front shock dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteWipers worn

  14. Fail145,892 miles (+6,679)3 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,892 miles
    Test number
    278932303438
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust in places
    • NoteCorrosion on offside front brake pipe
    • NoteNearside front shock dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteWipers worn

  15. Pass139,213 miles (+16,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,213 miles
    Test number
    939483702133
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f rack end

  16. Pass122,446 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    758327681197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,820 miles (+14,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,820 miles
    Test number
    936611681124
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass107,013 miles (+65)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    403820080191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs corrodded

  19. Fail106,948 miles (+13,348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,948 miles
    Test number
    461429870146
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass93,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    761133279108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 GSS

Does X50 GSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X50 GSS expired on 17 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X50 GSS?
The MOT on X50 GSS expired on 17 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X50 GSS done?
X50 GSS was recorded at 213,153 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2022, an average of 9,205 miles a year.
Has X50 GSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 GSS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X50 GSS 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 GSS find?
X50 GSS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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