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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

ESU 101MOT history

ESU 101 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 9 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,597 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 101
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 101 was last recorded at 99,597 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2007: 24,708 miles, lower than 33,955 miles on 26 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,597 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,597 miles
  • 2025 – 85,944 miles
  • 2024 – 71,954 miles
  • 2023 – 63,065 miles
  • 2022 – 60,093 miles
  • 2021 – 56,130 miles
  • 2019 – 52,509 miles
  • 2018 – 50,911 miles
  • 2017 – 47,822 miles
  • 2016 – 45,507 miles
  • 2015 – 44,189 miles
  • 2013 – 42,212 miles
  • 2012 – 41,044 miles
  • 2011 – 39,803 miles
  • 2010 – 37,779 miles
  • 2009 – 30,623 miles
  • 2008 – 28,227 miles
  • 2007 – 24,708 miles
  • 2006 – 33,955 miles
  • 2005 – 29,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,597 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,597 miles
    Test number
    497692146206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,597 miles (+13,653)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,597 miles
    Test number
    465076174127
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,944 miles (+13,990)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,944 miles
    Test number
    746808060935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    332659833275
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,954 miles (+8,889)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    188501677795
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,065 miles (+2,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,065 miles
    Test number
    698848558526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    677607468706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,093 miles (+3,963)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    912970587730
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,130 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    733641905684
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass52,509 miles (+1,598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,509 miles
    Test number
    454899558357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,911 miles (+3,089)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    166257300934
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass47,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    970243492897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,821 miles (+2,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,821 miles
    Test number
    303982546631
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass45,507 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    531261934503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    264421038015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,189 miles (+1,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    674229984878
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass42,212 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    246648303396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,044 miles (+1,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    929047592218
    • NoteCut in O/S/F outer side wall

  19. Pass39,803 miles (+2,024)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,803 miles
    Test number
    445013181281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces
    • NoteNearside front torque arm boot split
    • NoteOffside front torque arm boot split
    • NoteNerside front rack end slight play
    • NoteOffside front rack end slight play

  20. Pass37,779 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    620328090204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail37,779 miles (+7,156)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    674375590226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass30,623 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    472311589266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,227 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    644919488223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,708 miles (-9,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,708 miles
    Test number
    531386397250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass33,955 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    750009896293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,309 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    711275305355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,284 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,284 miles
    Test number
    132539195204
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about ESU 101

What vehicle is registration ESU 101 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 101 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 9 Nov 2000. 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 ESU 101 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 101 is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESU 101?
The MOT on ESU 101 is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESU 101 done?
ESU 101 was recorded at 99,597 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,476 miles a year.
Has ESU 101 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 101 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on ESU 101 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ESU 101 find?
ESU 101 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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