MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class H5THY has 28 MOTs

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This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 112,904 miles 1 month ago on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 12:30.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 8th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

H5THY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH MAY 2027112,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST MARCH 2026112,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202521ST MARCH 2026108,295 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Shields Fitted Preventing Full Inspection Of Underside
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 2024108,289 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Suspension System Inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20233RD SEPTEMBER 2024106,242 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Play Track Rod
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2023105,932 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Ball Joint To Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Play Track Rod
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202214TH AUGUST 2023103,882 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2022103,849 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached Excess Play (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20219TH AUGUST 2022102,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Under Trays Fitted
FAILED9TH AUGUST 2021102,151 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Plastic Under Trays Fitted
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 202020TH OCTOBER 202199,267 MI
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 202099,267 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Seated (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 201920TH OCTOBER 202099,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201820TH OCTOBER 201994,625 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material In Front Of Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 201894,622 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201720TH OCTOBER 201888,656 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Wipers Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Both Central Exhaust Brackets Broken, System Still Secured
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Arm (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Arm (2.4.g.2)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201620TH OCTOBER 201785,591 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 201524TH NOVEMBER 201683,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Small Chips In Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Bracket Hangers Broken
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Clamp Corroded
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201424TH NOVEMBER 201579,628 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Mounting Brakets Broken Away From Exhaust System, But System Still Adequetly Supported.
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201479,628 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Mounting Brakets Broken Away From Exhaust System, But System Still Adequetly Supported.
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201324TH NOVEMBER 201473,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Unable To Fully Inspect Underside As Undershields Fitted
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201224TH NOVEMBER 201368,540 MI
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201268,540 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 201162,454 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201124TH NOVEMBER 201262,454 MI
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201024TH NOVEMBER 201153,005 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 200924TH NOVEMBER 201042,693 MI
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20094TH JANUARY 201025,509 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

H5THY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

H5THY MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

H5THY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 112,904 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,376 miles

H5THY FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class with registration H5THY was manufactured on Friday 23rd December 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 112,904 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,376 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz S-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means H5THY has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz S-Class has had 38 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 14 Major, 3 Dangerous and 2 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 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does H5THY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 22nd June 2026 H5THY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is H5THY Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 22nd June 2026 H5THY does have Tax. Read more

When does H5THY Tax expire?

The current Tax for H5THY will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 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 H5THY MOT expire?

The current MOT for H5THY will expire in 11 months on Saturday 8th May 2027. Read more

When did H5THY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for H5THY was on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 12:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has H5THY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for H5THY we can see 18 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 H5THY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for H5THY we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has H5THY done?

The odometer reading for H5THY at the last MOT in May 2026 was 112,904 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 5,376 miles per year. Read more

How old is H5THY?

The vehicle H5THY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 23rd December 2005. Read more

What colour is H5THY?

The official colour of H5THY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does H5THY have?

H5THY has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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