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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

252 JRLMOT history

252 JRL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,573 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
252 JRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

252 JRL was last recorded at 145,573 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,110 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,463 miles
Average per year
4,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,573 miles
  • 2025 – 144,110 miles
  • 2024 – 143,166 miles
  • 2023 – 141,888 miles
  • 2022 – 140,434 miles
  • 2021 – 137,693 miles
  • 2020 – 136,028 miles
  • 2019 – 134,345 miles
  • 2018 – 130,845 miles
  • 2017 – 126,184 miles
  • 2016 – 121,671 miles
  • 2015 – 118,272 miles
  • 2014 – 115,259 miles
  • 2013 – 111,428 miles
  • 2012 – 106,370 miles
  • 2011 – 100,557 miles
  • 2010 – 93,658 miles
  • 2009 – 84,224 miles
  • 2008 – 71,117 miles
  • 2007 – 56,920 miles
  • 2006 – 51,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp inoperative. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both rear tyres worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wiper blade smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,573 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,573 miles
    Test number
    696433782978
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp inoperative. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking.

  2. Fail145,573 miles (+1,463)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,573 miles
    Test number
    183296714551
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp inoperative. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking.

  3. Pass144,110 miles (+944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,110 miles
    Test number
    835742687385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,166 miles (+1,278)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,166 miles
    Test number
    701529689290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  5. Pass141,888 miles (+1,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,888 miles
    Test number
    653723357704
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorating

  6. Pass140,434 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,434 miles
    Test number
    495754618005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,693 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,693 miles
    Test number
    451144273164
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

  8. Fail137,690 miles (+1,662)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,690 miles
    Test number
    821344817356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

  9. Pass136,028 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,028 miles
    Test number
    986393834269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing

  10. Fail136,022 miles (+1,677)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,022 miles
    Test number
    744420297043
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing

  11. Pass134,345 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,345 miles
    Test number
    923254046272
    • AdvisoryWipers skip on screen

  12. Pass130,845 miles (+4,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    682598509815
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose perished

  13. Pass126,184 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    531457603240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,671 miles
    Test number
    776004352167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on outer edges

  15. Fail121,669 miles (+3,397)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    400186102655
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on outer edges

  16. Pass118,272 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    752198075257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,260 miles (+3,001)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,260 miles
    Test number
    552871620730
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both front lower ball joints

  18. Pass115,259 miles (+3,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,259 miles
    Test number
    985364614376
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing low on edges

  19. Pass111,428 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,428 miles
    Test number
    119035013342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,370 miles (+5,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    936808212331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass100,557 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,557 miles
    Test number
    926713711388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,658 miles (+9,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    220601720396
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass84,224 miles (+13,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    633706919350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,117 miles (+14,197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    442851718499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,920 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    484692897230
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass51,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    481161726385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 252 JRL

What vehicle is registration 252 JRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 252 JRL on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Nov 2003. 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 252 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 252 JRL is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 252 JRL?
The MOT on 252 JRL is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 252 JRL done?
252 JRL was recorded at 145,573 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
Has 252 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 252 JRL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 252 JRL 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 252 JRL find?
252 JRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp inoperative.; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear., and 3 more.

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