Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,461 cc
L1 EXXMOT history
L1 EXX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 120,459 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 EXX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 EXX was last recorded at 120,459 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,066 miles · 8 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 393 miles
- Average per year
- 4,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,459 miles
- 2024 – 120,066 miles
- 2023 – 119,928 miles
- 2022 – 119,199 miles
- 2021 – 115,422 miles
- 2020 – 114,256 miles
- 2019 – 112,501 miles
- 2018 – 110,825 miles
- 2017 – 110,129 miles
- 2016 – 109,105 miles
- 2015 – 102,883 miles
- 2014 – 99,736 miles
- 2013 – 92,996 miles
- 2012 – 90,573 miles
- 2011 – 89,292 miles
- 2010 – 82,721 miles
- 2009 – 58,809 miles
- 2008 – 48,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,459 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under traysRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,459 miles (+393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 120,459 miles
- Test number
- 823460323607
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays
Pass120,066 miles (+138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,066 miles
- Test number
- 296672537861
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays
Pass119,928 miles (+729)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 119,928 miles
- Test number
- 138163276667
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,199 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 119,199 miles
- Test number
- 544969662324
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,197 miles (+3,775)3 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,197 miles
- Test number
- 325927816667
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,422 miles (+1,166)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 115,422 miles
- Test number
- 146492196925
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryJust met handbrake requirments
Pass114,256 miles (+1,755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 114,256 miles
- Test number
- 584838790543
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked but not showing white light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,501 miles (+54)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,501 miles
- Test number
- 751716348383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers soft.
Fail112,447 miles (+1,622)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,447 miles
- Test number
- 252311034016
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers soft.
Pass110,825 miles (+696)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 110,825 miles
- Test number
- 118555832758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,129 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,129 miles
- Test number
- 812033216958
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Fail110,129 miles (+1,024)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,129 miles
- Test number
- 308976688489
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Pass109,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 109,105 miles
- Test number
- 171828906714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,105 miles (+6,222)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,105 miles
- Test number
- 816996367946
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass102,883 miles (+3,147)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 102,883 miles
- Test number
- 655074135024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,736 miles (+6,740)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 99,736 miles
- Test number
- 187360724417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,996 miles (+2,423)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 92,996 miles
- Test number
- 179966713067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,573 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 90,573 miles
- Test number
- 167069512070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,292 miles (+5,528)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 89,292 miles
- Test number
- 595040701203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,764 miles (+1,043)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 83,764 miles
- Test number
- 966854311052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,721 miles (+4,261)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 82,721 miles
- Test number
- 662939340336
- NoteRear inner brake pads getting low,oil on under shield,rear tyres getting low
Pass78,460 miles (+10,265)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 78,460 miles
- Test number
- 323269200212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,195 miles (+9,386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 68,195 miles
- Test number
- 812463720021
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,809 miles (+10,300)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 58,809 miles
- Test number
- 362005689182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 48,509 miles
- Test number
- 220800458382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 EXX
- Does L1 EXX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 EXX is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 EXX?
- The MOT on L1 EXX is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 EXX done?
- L1 EXX was recorded at 120,459 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,197 miles a year.
- Has L1 EXX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 EXX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on L1 EXX 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 EXX find?
- L1 EXX passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle fitted with under trays.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.