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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 3,222 cc

L16 SHSMOT history

L16 SHS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
101,770 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SHS was last recorded at 101,770 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 3,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,294 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,476 miles
Average per year
4,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,770 miles
  • 2023 – 98,294 miles
  • 2022 – 92,426 miles
  • 2020 – 88,510 miles
  • 2019 – 84,411 miles
  • 2018 – 78,254 miles
  • 2017 – 73,117 miles
  • 2016 – 68,197 miles
  • 2015 – 63,379 miles
  • 2014 – 62,807 miles
  • 2013 – 62,429 miles
  • 2012 – 61,172 miles
  • 2011 – 59,797 miles
  • 2010 – 57,078 miles
  • 2009 – 50,664 miles
  • 2008 – 44,745 miles
  • 2007 – 37,442 miles
  • 2006 – 30,024 miles
  • 2005 – 22,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,770 miles (+3,476)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    572488023470
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,294 miles (+221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    280810453272
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,073 miles (+5,647)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,073 miles
    Test number
    957441865384
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,426 miles (+3,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    805976824072
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,510 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    877078577505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,411 miles (+2,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,411 miles
    Test number
    803847265144
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise coming from steering,,needs covers removing to gain access

  7. Pass82,271 miles (+4,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    82,271 miles
    Test number
    659867320095
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,254 miles (+5,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    465778746233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,117 miles (+4,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    891249154342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass68,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    920964951159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has a nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail68,197 miles (+4,818)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    334313489543
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has a nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass63,379 miles (+572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,379 miles
    Test number
    919102745110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass62,807 miles (+378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,807 miles
    Test number
    349180144116
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

  14. Pass62,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    635923543150
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  15. Fail62,429 miles (+1,257)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    709203043178
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  16. Pass61,172 miles (+1,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    437904042128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass59,797 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,797 miles
    Test number
    379520131122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,078 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,078 miles
    Test number
    494224230174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,664 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    653851949174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,745 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    662262348191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,442 miles (+7,418)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,442 miles
    Test number
    704267337180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass30,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    813062756141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,024 miles (+7,791)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    203771156491
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,233 miles
    Test number
    330378295488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,230 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    223288395206
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L16 SHS

Does L16 SHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SHS expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SHS?
The MOT on L16 SHS expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SHS done?
L16 SHS was recorded at 101,770 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 4,363 miles a year.
Has L16 SHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SHS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 SHS 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 L16 SHS find?
L16 SHS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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