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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 3,227 cc

XEL 446MOT history

XEL 446 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
146,430 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XEL 446
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,227 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XEL 446 was last recorded at 146,430 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,243 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,187 miles
Average per year
6,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,430 miles
  • 2025 – 145,243 miles
  • 2024 – 144,735 miles
  • 2022 – 144,583 miles
  • 2021 – 139,632 miles
  • 2020 – 136,620 miles
  • 2019 – 135,786 miles
  • 2018 – 133,817 miles
  • 2017 – 130,165 miles
  • 2016 – 126,542 miles
  • 2015 – 120,057 miles
  • 2014 – 117,213 miles
  • 2013 – 109,279 miles
  • 2012 – 102,448 miles
  • 2011 – 96,710 miles
  • 2010 – 85,186 miles
  • 2009 – 78,061 miles
  • 2007 – 63,138 miles
  • 2006 – 27,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,430 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,430 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,430 miles
    Test number
    769412735996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,243 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,243 miles
    Test number
    124164042392
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,195 miles (+460)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,195 miles
    Test number
    434249415310
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,735 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,735 miles
    Test number
    134282216395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower joint (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail144,713 miles (+130)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,713 miles
    Test number
    764530581449
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower joint (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass144,583 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    595018610379
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail144,576 miles (+4,944)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,576 miles
    Test number
    164394126198
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass139,632 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,632 miles
    Test number
    808088303787
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,496 miles (+2,876)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,496 miles
    Test number
    983601133815
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,620 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    288708924110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection

  11. Fail136,620 miles (+834)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    341614749751
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection

  12. Pass135,786 miles (+1,969)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,786 miles
    Test number
    576187571098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass133,817 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,817 miles
    Test number
    401563301629
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f outer tyre walls slightly perished

  14. Fail133,817 miles (+3,652)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,817 miles
    Test number
    554384617397
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f outer tyre walls slightly perished

  15. Pass130,165 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,165 miles
    Test number
    382052399911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,542 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,542 miles
    Test number
    526507667864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,057 miles (+2,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    241095215487
    • AdvisoryChips on windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear jacking pads
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to metal brake pipes
    • AdvisorySome damage to o/s/f upper ball joint dust cover
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to both rear brake hoses

  18. Pass117,213 miles (+7,934)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,213 miles
    Test number
    936572464200
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to front suspension
    • NoteGeneral light corrosion to rear sill seams and inner wing areas
    • NoteN/s/r jack pad missing
    • NotePlastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination
    • NoteRear indicator lenses fading
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear brake hoses
    • NoteSome deterioration to suspension joint dust covers
    • NoteSome service wear to all brake discs

  19. Fail109,279 miles1 repaired1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,279 miles
    Test number
    225854993061
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear indicator lenses fading
    • NoteCorrosion to front suspension units
    • NoteLight corrosion to rear sill seams and inner wing areas
    • NoteN/s/r jacking pad missing
    • NotePlastic sill covers and arch liners preventing full examination
    • NoteService wear to front and rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight deterioration to n/s/f ball joint dust cover

  20. Pass109,279 miles (+6,831)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,279 miles
    Test number
    609524693011
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear indicator lenses fading
    • NoteCorrosion to front suspension units
    • NoteLight corrosion to rear sill seams and inner wing areas
    • NoteN/s/r jacking pad missing
    • NotePlastic sill covers and arch liners preventing full examination
    • NoteService wear to front and rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight deterioration to n/s/f ball joint dust cover

  21. Pass102,448 miles (+5,738)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,448 miles
    Test number
    435942372016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r brake slighty binding
    • NotePlastic covers overs sills and floor covers preventing full examination
    • NoteSome wear to front and rear brake discs

  22. Pass96,710 miles (+11,524)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    528190791026
    • NotePlastic sill and floor covers preventing full examination
    • NoteRear indicators discolouring
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen
    • NoteSome wear to front and rear brake discs

  23. Pass85,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    340477790034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,186 miles (+7,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    283016290014
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass78,061 miles (+14,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,061 miles
    Test number
    490691499025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,138 miles (+35,691)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    474047017455
    • NoteBOTH Rear Brake Discs starting to wear.
    • NotePlastic Engine Cover fitted.
    • NotePlastic Sill Covers fitted.
    • NotePlastic Undertrays fitted.
    • NoteRear Differential - N/S Driveshaft Oil Seal leaking.

  27. Pass27,447 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,447 miles
    Test number
    433917296233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,383 miles
    Test number
    233201176115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about XEL 446

What vehicle is registration XEL 446 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XEL 446 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Oct 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XEL 446 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XEL 446 is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on XEL 446?
The MOT on XEL 446 is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XEL 446 done?
XEL 446 was recorded at 146,430 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 6,032 miles a year.
Has XEL 446 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XEL 446 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on XEL 446 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 XEL 446 find?
XEL 446 passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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