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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc

X5 RABMOT history

X5 RAB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 10 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,461 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 RAB was last recorded at 84,461 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2008: 19,916 miles, lower than 26,758 miles on 14 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,461 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,461 miles
  • 2025 – 79,301 miles
  • 2024 – 72,853 miles
  • 2023 – 68,030 miles
  • 2022 – 63,544 miles
  • 2021 – 59,083 miles
  • 2020 – 55,415 miles
  • 2019 – 51,284 miles
  • 2018 – 51,226 miles
  • 2017 – 50,464 miles
  • 2015 – 48,745 miles
  • 2014 – 46,772 miles
  • 2013 – 43,660 miles
  • 2012 – 43,639 miles
  • 2011 – 43,627 miles
  • 2009 – 32,068 miles
  • 2008 – 19,916 miles
  • 2007 – 26,758 miles
  • 2005 – 11,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    665795598301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,461 miles (+5,160)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    238829024103
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,301 miles (+6,448)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    128483681337
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass72,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,853 miles
    Test number
    676818057743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail72,853 miles (+4,823)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,853 miles
    Test number
    857727074960
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front also dust cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner to sub frame also dust cover split and arm damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass68,030 miles (+4,486)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    886477790141
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,544 miles (+4,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    660880206376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes are starting to corrode and are greased

  8. Pass59,083 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    744943231027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass55,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    682476553592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,415 miles (+4,131)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    215063015144
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass51,284 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    997275964569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,226 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,226 miles
    Test number
    183950567734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,222 miles (+758)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,222 miles
    Test number
    817595279247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass50,464 miles (+1,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,464 miles
    Test number
    681097758337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,745 miles (+1,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    408288805278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,772 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    698069944142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,660 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    928195803157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,639 miles (+12)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,639 miles
    Test number
    747927082013
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads 70% worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass43,627 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    616867801041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,068 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    291401289037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass32,068 miles (+12,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    994241889026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass19,916 miles (-6,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,916 miles
    Test number
    930697738033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,758 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,758 miles
    Test number
    660945147022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,729 miles (+15,431)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    733613647068
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • NoteFull underside inspection is limited by the fitment of large plastic undertrays.

  25. Pass11,298 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    11,298 miles
    Test number
    372636305201
    • NoteRear tyres are worn close to limit.

Questions about X5 RAB

Does X5 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 RAB is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 RAB?
The MOT on X5 RAB is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 RAB done?
X5 RAB was recorded at 84,461 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,445 miles a year.
Has X5 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 RAB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 RAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X5 RAB find?
X5 RAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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