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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

L1 ASDMOT history

L1 ASD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L1 ASD silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,142 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 ASD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 ASD was last recorded at 143,142 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,051 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,091 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,142 miles
  • 2025 – 141,051 miles
  • 2024 – 137,062 miles
  • 2023 – 131,338 miles
  • 2022 – 127,396 miles
  • 2021 – 122,608 miles
  • 2020 – 119,198 miles
  • 2019 – 117,002 miles
  • 2018 – 113,645 miles
  • 2017 – 108,321 miles
  • 2016 – 101,362 miles
  • 2015 – 95,578 miles
  • 2014 – 91,795 miles
  • 2013 – 91,442 miles
  • 2012 – 81,729 miles
  • 2011 – 71,422 miles
  • 2010 – 62,428 miles
  • 2009 – 52,728 miles
  • 2008 – 39,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,142 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,142 miles (+2,091)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,142 miles
    Test number
    279219100797
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass141,051 miles (+3,989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,051 miles
    Test number
    593864658646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,062 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,062 miles
    Test number
    481329835896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,338 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,338 miles
    Test number
    624774968384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,396 miles
    Test number
    827865893053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail127,396 miles (+4,788)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,396 miles
    Test number
    214490389017
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass122,608 miles (+3,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,608 miles
    Test number
    639341366919
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,198 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    442491939676
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail119,198 miles (+2,196)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    212762060026
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass117,002 miles (+3,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    136295601623
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass113,645 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,645 miles
    Test number
    201753489706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,321 miles (+6,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    510983307217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear window cracked

  13. Pass101,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    473907016377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail101,362 miles (+5,784)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    254618422925
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass95,578 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,578 miles
    Test number
    839221685116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,795 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,795 miles
    Test number
    435177014282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    565069163126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail91,442 miles (+9,713)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    285509863156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass81,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    188652792129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,728 miles (+454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,728 miles
    Test number
    136432492176
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass81,274 miles (+9,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,274 miles
    Test number
    807635022191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass71,422 miles (+8,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    758180711158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass62,428 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    734034520158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,728 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    441849839196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,727 miles (+13,440)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    222808839482
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass39,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,287 miles
    Test number
    912499218120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 ASD

Does L1 ASD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 ASD is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 ASD?
The MOT on L1 ASD is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 ASD done?
L1 ASD was recorded at 143,142 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has L1 ASD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 ASD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 ASD 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 L1 ASD find?
L1 ASD passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated brake reaction arm; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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