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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc

C11 YKEMOT history

C11 YKE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
131,078 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C11 YKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C11 YKE was last recorded at 131,078 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,321 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
757 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,078 miles
  • 2021 – 130,321 miles
  • 2020 – 129,220 miles
  • 2019 – 128,860 miles
  • 2017 – 121,783 miles
  • 2016 – 118,333 miles
  • 2012 – 118,128 miles
  • 2011 – 113,718 miles
  • 2010 – 107,451 miles
  • 2009 – 106,707 miles
  • 2008 – 98,149 miles
  • 2007 – 88,095 miles
  • 2005 – 82,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,078 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,078 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    247339507671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,321 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    351663487401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,220 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,220 miles
    Test number
    984717586135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,860 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    671708546273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,783 miles (+3,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    600699565293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake performance low

  6. Pass118,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    955628760796
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear handbrake sligtly low on performance

  7. Fail118,333 miles (+205)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,333 miles
    Test number
    181387355012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear handbrake sligtly low on performance

  8. Pass118,128 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    486931742347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  9. Fail118,114 miles (+4,396)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    949942232378
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass113,718 miles (+2,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,718 miles
    Test number
    666528021387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass111,485 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    707969791029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,472 miles (+4,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    506304491060
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,451 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,451 miles
    Test number
    363049390030
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail106,707 miles (+8,558)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,707 miles
    Test number
    722243469399
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn round inner side wall

  15. Pass98,149 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    98,149 miles
    Test number
    424608458397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,140 miles (+10,045)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,140 miles
    Test number
    284507458319
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass88,095 miles (+286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    321539467004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail87,809 miles (+4,999)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    350290427095
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass82,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    123211955340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,810 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    123041955361
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C11 YKE

Does C11 YKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C11 YKE expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C11 YKE?
The MOT on C11 YKE expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C11 YKE done?
C11 YKE was recorded at 131,078 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has C11 YKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C11 YKE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on C11 YKE 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 C11 YKE find?
C11 YKE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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