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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

L3 YOFMOT history

L3 YOF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,951 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YOF was last recorded at 97,951 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,538 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
3,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,951 miles
  • 2025 – 97,538 miles
  • 2022 – 92,786 miles
  • 2021 – 83,644 miles
  • 2020 – 76,834 miles
  • 2019 – 68,542 miles
  • 2018 – 62,941 miles
  • 2017 – 62,278 miles
  • 2016 – 60,897 miles
  • 2015 – 58,620 miles
  • 2014 – 54,977 miles
  • 2013 – 51,469 miles
  • 2012 – 46,561 miles
  • 2011 – 44,009 miles
  • 2010 – 37,946 miles
  • 2009 – 32,533 miles
  • 2008 – 27,143 miles
  • 2007 – 25,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,951 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle front and rear general corroded undersell.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,951 miles (+413)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,951 miles
    Test number
    325069120721
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle front and rear general corroded undersell.

  2. Pass97,538 miles (+4,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    605573249584
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Sealent Applied
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass92,786 miles (+9,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    827716085738
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All arches corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass83,644 miles (+6,810)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,644 miles
    Test number
    707800188872
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also body slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder engine plastic tray fitted obscuring component.

  5. Pass76,834 miles (+8,292)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    103236732906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,542 miles (+5,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    369261643921
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

  7. Pass62,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    111405164146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail62,941 miles (+663)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    308138578700
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported both support brackets corroded and snapped at gearbox (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass62,278 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    828256585854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass60,897 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    515113815499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail60,756 miles (+2,136)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,756 miles
    Test number
    931152423503
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket snapped

  12. Pass58,620 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    567963505198
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken (o/s)
    • NoteN/s and o/s/r brake pipes going to caliper flexi s corroding
    • NoteN/s and o/s/r brake pipes going to caliper flexis corroding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall (no cords showing)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulder

  13. Fail58,620 miles (+3,643)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    658070505190
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken (o/s)
    • NoteN/s and o/s/r brake pipes going to caliper flexi s corroding
    • NoteN/s and o/s/r brake pipes going to caliper flexis corroding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall (no cords showing)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer shoulder
    • NoteRoller brake test not carried out due to rear brakes binding on

  14. Pass54,977 miles (+3,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    727891494005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass51,469 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,469 miles
    Test number
    268743393076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,561 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,561 miles
    Test number
    198700492008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    809124991029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail44,009 miles (+6,063)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    127401191059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,946 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,946 miles
    Test number
    170355380473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,533 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,533 miles
    Test number
    184679389412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,143 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,143 miles
    Test number
    870187468012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    164429047221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YOF

Does L3 YOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YOF is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 YOF?
The MOT on L3 YOF is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YOF done?
L3 YOF was recorded at 97,951 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 3,834 miles a year.
Has L3 YOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YOF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on L3 YOF 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 L3 YOF find?
L3 YOF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r; brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f - n/s/r & o/s/r, and 4 more.

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