Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,266 cc
1993 FAMOT history
1993 FA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,293 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 141,293 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1993 FA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
1993 FA was last recorded at 141,293 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,269 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,024 miles
- Average per year
- 4,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,293 miles
- 2025 – 139,269 miles
- 2024 – 136,343 miles
- 2023 – 136,233 miles
- 2022 – 135,741 miles
- 2021 – 134,778 miles
- 2020 – 133,874 miles
- 2019 – 133,187 miles
- 2018 – 131,872 miles
- 2017 – 126,222 miles
- 2016 – 115,964 miles
- 2015 – 108,862 miles
- 2014 – 106,254 miles
- 2013 – 104,873 miles
- 2012 – 103,912 miles
- 2011 – 100,304 miles
- 2010 – 98,932 miles
- 2009 – 96,390 miles
- 2008 – 85,486 miles
- 2007 – 72,891 miles
- 2006 – 65,138 miles
- 2005 – 57,671 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,293 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Advice on brake fluid change soon
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,293 miles (+2,024)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 141,293 miles
- Test number
- 311014838232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,269 miles (+2,926)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 139,269 miles
- Test number
- 974905305491
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass136,343 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 136,343 miles
- Test number
- 665671300017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,233 miles (+492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 136,233 miles
- Test number
- 912712235897
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,741 miles (+963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 135,741 miles
- Test number
- 767390562111
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass134,778 miles (+21)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 134,778 miles
- Test number
- 110230756094
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail134,757 miles (+883)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,757 miles
- Test number
- 203595330053
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass133,874 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 133,874 miles
- Test number
- 589504408735
- AdvisoryAdvice on brake fluid change soon
Fail133,870 miles (+683)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,870 miles
- Test number
- 228129084345
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvice on brake fluid change soon
Pass133,187 miles (+14)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 133,187 miles
- Test number
- 364406077313
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail133,173 miles (+1,301)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,173 miles
- Test number
- 981396119348
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,872 miles (+5,650)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 131,872 miles
- Test number
- 670999200563
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass126,222 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,222 miles
- Test number
- 202860795173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail126,220 miles (+10,256)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,220 miles
- Test number
- 882315732610
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass115,964 miles (+7,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 115,964 miles
- Test number
- 690018305097
- AdvisoryPlay in steering arms and knuckle
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass108,862 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 108,862 miles
- Test number
- 617310085021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail108,862 miles (+2,608)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,862 miles
- Test number
- 718430785076
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,254 miles (+1,381)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 106,254 miles
- Test number
- 479007784086
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,873 miles (+961)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 104,873 miles
- Test number
- 538386293049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,912 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 103,912 miles
- Test number
- 697424292036
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded
- NoteParking brake - low efficiency
Fail103,912 miles (+3,608)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,912 miles
- Test number
- 638853792001
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded
Pass100,304 miles (+1,372)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 100,304 miles
- Test number
- 525866511102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,932 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,932 miles
- Test number
- 174928790416
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass98,932 miles (+2,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 98,932 miles
- Test number
- 233888290021
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass96,390 miles (+10,904)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 96,390 miles
- Test number
- 241490099082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,486 miles (+12,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 85,486 miles
- Test number
- 531040128118
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,891 miles (+7,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 72,891 miles
- Test number
- 722998317187
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,138 miles (+7,467)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 65,138 miles
- Test number
- 134378906355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 57,671 miles
- Test number
- 660637305347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 1993 FA
- What vehicle is registration 1993 FA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1993 FA on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Mar 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 1993 FA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1993 FA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 1993 FA?
- The MOT on 1993 FA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1993 FA done?
- 1993 FA was recorded at 141,293 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,112 miles a year.
- Has 1993 FA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1993 FA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on 1993 FA 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 1993 FA find?
- 1993 FA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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