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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

ASG 43MOT history

ASG 43 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,709 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ASG 43
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ASG 43 was last recorded at 172,709 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,277 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
6,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,709 miles
  • 2025 – 168,277 miles
  • 2024 – 163,152 miles
  • 2023 – 158,822 miles
  • 2022 – 155,374 miles
  • 2021 – 150,019 miles
  • 2020 – 144,208 miles
  • 2019 – 141,032 miles
  • 2018 – 135,073 miles
  • 2017 – 130,232 miles
  • 2016 – 125,301 miles
  • 2015 – 118,333 miles
  • 2014 – 111,377 miles
  • 2013 – 102,822 miles
  • 2012 – 96,560 miles
  • 2011 – 90,714 miles
  • 2010 – 82,984 miles
  • 2009 – 72,822 miles
  • 2008 – 60,438 miles
  • 2007 – 47,959 miles
  • 2006 – 34,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,709 miles (+4,432)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,709 miles
    Test number
    378230675940
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,277 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,277 miles
    Test number
    225448342798
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly rippled

  3. Fail168,277 miles (+5,125)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,277 miles
    Test number
    314022482509
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly rippled

  4. Pass163,152 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,152 miles
    Test number
    961854714256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,822 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,822 miles
    Test number
    156017478384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,374 miles
    Test number
    288592976185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail155,374 miles (+5,355)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,374 miles
    Test number
    359969495397
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass150,019 miles (+5,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,019 miles
    Test number
    566616993641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass144,208 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,208 miles
    Test number
    510392060521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,032 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    418008083781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,073 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,073 miles
    Test number
    113513911076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass130,232 miles (+109)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,232 miles
    Test number
    689600014286
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail130,123 miles (+4,822)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,123 miles
    Test number
    420215464466
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass125,301 miles (+202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,301 miles
    Test number
    819425189030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail125,099 miles (+6,766)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,099 miles
    Test number
    265971735258
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass118,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    388752935475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,333 miles (+6,956)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    686850235289
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,377 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    736609534278
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail111,377 miles (+8,555)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    578498634251
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass102,822 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,822 miles
    Test number
    216208823233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,560 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    977968222264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,714 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    807741721205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront reg. plate damaged but not severe

  23. Fail90,714 miles (+7,730)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    859641021277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront reg. plate damaged but not severe

  24. Fail82,984 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    130552420235
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass82,984 miles (+10,162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    411052820276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,822 miles (+12,384)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    642327139238
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSplits in poly v belt

  27. Pass60,438 miles (+12,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,438 miles
    Test number
    881655128279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,959 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    382475737268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,207 miles (+11,440)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    201038497428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,767 miles
    Test number
    372876936225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ASG 43

What vehicle is registration ASG 43 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ASG 43 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Sept 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 ASG 43 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ASG 43 is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on ASG 43?
The MOT on ASG 43 is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ASG 43 done?
ASG 43 was recorded at 172,709 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,900 miles a year.
Has ASG 43 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ASG 43 has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on ASG 43 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 ASG 43 find?
ASG 43 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower.

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