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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

L2 TAOMOT history

L2 TAO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 199,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
199,175 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 TAO was last recorded at 199,175 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,128 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
9,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,175 miles
  • 2022 – 199,128 miles
  • 2021 – 199,032 miles
  • 2020 – 198,731 miles
  • 2019 – 197,166 miles
  • 2018 – 195,864 miles
  • 2017 – 192,503 miles
  • 2016 – 187,594 miles
  • 2015 – 184,624 miles
  • 2014 – 179,308 miles
  • 2013 – 173,506 miles
  • 2012 – 155,106 miles
  • 2011 – 135,503 miles
  • 2010 – 119,191 miles
  • 2008 – 86,466 miles
  • 2007 – 60,902 miles
  • 2006 – 38,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,175 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,175 miles
    Test number
    489780662123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass199,128 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,128 miles
    Test number
    428346177301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,032 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    199,032 miles
    Test number
    788406640074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass198,731 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    198,731 miles
    Test number
    849102144333
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail198,705 miles (+1,539)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,705 miles
    Test number
    841919482963
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded

  6. Pass197,166 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    197,166 miles
    Test number
    962065088183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass195,864 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    195,864 miles
    Test number
    221393644839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass192,503 miles (+4,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    192,503 miles
    Test number
    607568154657
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass187,594 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    187,594 miles
    Test number
    459705300098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,624 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    184,624 miles
    Test number
    406501535229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass179,308 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    179,308 miles
    Test number
    139052534220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass173,506 miles (+18,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    173,506 miles
    Test number
    606148623255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,106 miles (+19,603)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,106 miles
    Test number
    718969622288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,503 miles (+16,312)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    919700131289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,191 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,191 miles
    Test number
    152225910241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail119,190 miles (+32,724)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,190 miles
    Test number
    692384410276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass86,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    114638448357
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail86,466 miles (+25,564)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    422777848410
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass60,902 miles (+22,450)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    591710797231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,452 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    482787916404
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail38,452 miles1 dangerous3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    521807516384
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L2 TAO

Does L2 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 TAO expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 TAO?
The MOT on L2 TAO expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 TAO done?
L2 TAO was recorded at 199,175 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 9,581 miles a year.
Has L2 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 TAO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L2 TAO 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 L2 TAO find?
L2 TAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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