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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 2,962 cc

G253 DPKMOT history

G253 DPK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Jan 1990. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
177,852 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G253 DPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
4 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

G253 DPK was last recorded at 177,852 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,517 miles · 25 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
335 miles
Average per year
2,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,852 miles
  • 2021 – 177,517 miles
  • 2019 – 175,762 miles
  • 2018 – 173,603 miles
  • 2016 – 169,928 miles
  • 2015 – 164,001 miles
  • 2011 – 163,970 miles
  • 2009 – 160,759 miles
  • 2008 – 156,289 miles
  • 2007 – 151,132 miles
  • 2006 – 142,623 miles
  • 2005 – 132,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Centre Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,852 miles
    Test number
    432245889511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail177,852 miles (+335)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,852 miles
    Test number
    742195953926
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass177,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    177,517 miles
    Test number
    823360312596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail177,517 miles (+1,755)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,517 miles
    Test number
    531400322446
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass175,762 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,762 miles
    Test number
    369091393263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    173,603 miles
    Test number
    344342966757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail173,602 miles (+3,674)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,602 miles
    Test number
    362639151778
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass169,928 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,928 miles
    Test number
    105030455757
    • AdvisoryCentre Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail169,922 miles (+5,921)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,922 miles
    Test number
    229180264178
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off repeater (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on repeater (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass164,001 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    164,001 miles
    Test number
    775893140512
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass163,970 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    163,970 miles
    Test number
    359374971242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    160,759 miles
    Test number
    341176139388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,757 miles (+4,468)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,757 miles
    Test number
    100286339398
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass156,289 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    156,289 miles
    Test number
    753770658303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,132 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    151,132 miles
    Test number
    451530547345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,623 miles (+9,802)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    142,623 miles
    Test number
    741855046336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    132,821 miles
    Test number
    620519235375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G253 DPK

Does G253 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G253 DPK expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G253 DPK?
The MOT on G253 DPK expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G253 DPK done?
G253 DPK was recorded at 177,852 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 2,790 miles a year.
Has G253 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G253 DPK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on G253 DPK 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 G253 DPK find?
G253 DPK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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