MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class D5BLY has 15 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 83,562 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 10:51.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 6th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

D5BLY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH MARCH 202783,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED4TH MARCH 202683,562 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20256TH MARCH 202679,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 20246TH MARCH 202573,066 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20236TH MARCH 202465,559 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20226TH MARCH 202360,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20216TH MARCH 202253,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 202153,382 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20206TH MARCH 202149,444 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 202049,442 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Excessive Perishing In Treads On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Excessive Perishing In Tread And On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20196TH MARCH 202044,139 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20186TH MARCH 201933,910 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20176TH MARCH 201831,051 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20166TH MARCH 201726,582 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20156TH MARCH 201620,327 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D5BLY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

D5BLY MOT Comments

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D5BLY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 83,562 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,969 miles

D5BLY FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class with registration D5BLY was manufactured on Tuesday 6th March 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 83,562 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,969 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz S-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D5BLY has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz S-Class has had 19 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does D5BLY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 21st September 2026 D5BLY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D5BLY Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 21st September 2026 D5BLY does have Tax. Read more

When does D5BLY Tax expire?

The current Tax for D5BLY will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does D5BLY MOT expire?

The current MOT for D5BLY will expire in 6 months on Saturday 6th March 2027. Read more

When did D5BLY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D5BLY was on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 10:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D5BLY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for D5BLY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has D5BLY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for D5BLY we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has D5BLY done?

The odometer reading for D5BLY at the last MOT in March 2026 was 83,562 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,969 miles per year. Read more

How old is D5BLY?

The vehicle D5BLY was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 6th March 2012. Read more

What colour is D5BLY?

The official colour of D5BLY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does D5BLY have?

D5BLY has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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