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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

L48 BGVMOT history

L48 BGV is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 63,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
63,984 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 BGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 BGV was last recorded at 63,984 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 7,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2019: 40,090 miles, lower than 43,509 miles on 28 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,129 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,855 miles
Average per year
2,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,984 miles
  • 2022 – 56,129 miles
  • 2021 – 55,012 miles
  • 2019 – 40,090 miles
  • 2018 – 43,509 miles
  • 2017 – 29,310 miles
  • 2015 – 29,239 miles
  • 2014 – 29,005 miles
  • 2013 – 28,580 miles
  • 2012 – 28,330 miles
  • 2011 – 28,032 miles
  • 2010 – 27,776 miles
  • 2009 – 27,644 miles
  • 2008 – 27,629 miles
  • 2007 – 27,491 miles
  • 2006 – 26,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,984 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,984 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    589184045648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,129 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,129 miles
    Test number
    829546748052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,012 miles (+14,922)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    244330507307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,090 miles (-3,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    129170887674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass43,509 miles (+14,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,509 miles
    Test number
    949284643599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass29,310 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    458327511985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,239 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    720807720748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,164 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    746213845107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass29,005 miles (+425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,005 miles
    Test number
    788637664197
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass28,580 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,580 miles
    Test number
    447356653193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail28,580 miles (+250)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,580 miles
    Test number
    495465653108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass28,330 miles (+298)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,330 miles
    Test number
    968945932171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre srarting to perish

  13. Pass28,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,032 miles
    Test number
    839183741165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,032 miles (+256)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,032 miles
    Test number
    386518831113
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass27,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,776 miles
    Test number
    251588450440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,776 miles (+132)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,776 miles
    Test number
    501248730118
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass27,644 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    974132539164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass27,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    160218328115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,629 miles (+138)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    211318628404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass27,491 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,491 miles
    Test number
    780995247137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    233705636463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 BGV

Does L48 BGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L48 BGV expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L48 BGV?
The MOT on L48 BGV expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L48 BGV done?
L48 BGV was recorded at 63,984 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 2,200 miles a year.
Has L48 BGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 BGV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on L48 BGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L48 BGV find?
L48 BGV passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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