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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,266 cc

JM 972MOT history

JM 972 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2021
Mileage
92,841 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JM 972
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

JM 972 was last recorded at 92,841 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 7,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,732 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,109 miles
Average per year
2,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,841 miles
  • 2020 – 85,732 miles
  • 2019 – 85,719 miles
  • 2018 – 81,668 miles
  • 2017 – 78,414 miles
  • 2016 – 72,537 miles
  • 2015 – 70,378 miles
  • 2014 – 68,912 miles
  • 2013 – 66,832 miles
  • 2012 – 65,478 miles
  • 2011 – 62,449 miles
  • 2010 – 59,584 miles
  • 2009 – 57,169 miles
  • 2008 – 54,361 miles
  • 2007 – 50,966 miles
  • 2006 – 46,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,841 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,841 miles (+7,109)1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    884184882623
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  2. Pass85,732 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    790193038509
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail85,732 miles (+13)3 major3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    769783055336
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail85,719 miles (+4,051)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    701712122993
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass81,668 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,668 miles
    Test number
    732527824189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower of shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cracked

  6. Fail81,659 miles (+3,245)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,659 miles
    Test number
    992406638818
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,414 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    528234703303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,537 miles (+2,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,537 miles
    Test number
    702815075306
    • AdvisoryNearside, front tyre has a crack in sidewall where it meets the rim.
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass70,378 miles (+1,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    357456925093
    • NoteN/s indicator fault

  10. Pass68,912 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    739022824001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight sidewall damage
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  11. Fail68,912 miles (+2,080)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    505422424091
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight sidewall damage
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  12. Pass66,832 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,832 miles
    Test number
    126434823050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass65,478 miles (+3,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    487464022007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,449 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    626774021076
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear bkake pipes on axles slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight crack ot o/s/f mirror seviceable

  15. Fail62,449 miles (+2,865)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    508314821004
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear bkake pipes on axles slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight crack ot o/s/f mirror seviceable

  16. Fail59,584 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    591419410091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass59,584 miles (+2,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    802109010052
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass57,169 miles (+2,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,169 miles
    Test number
    142033819441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,361 miles (+3,395)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,361 miles
    Test number
    611778618049
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass50,966 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    260056027077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    262242236014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about JM 972

What vehicle is registration JM 972 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JM 972 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 30 Oct 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 JM 972 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JM 972 expired on 26 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JM 972?
The MOT on JM 972 expired on 26 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JM 972 done?
JM 972 was recorded at 92,841 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 2,871 miles a year.
Has JM 972 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JM 972 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on JM 972 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 JM 972 find?
JM 972 failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 11 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements, and 17 more.

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