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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

L4 NSKMOT history

L4 NSK is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 2 Jul 1996. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
190,386 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 NSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Jul 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 NSK was last recorded at 190,386 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,379 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,386 miles
  • 2021 – 190,379 miles
  • 2020 – 190,030 miles
  • 2019 – 189,713 miles
  • 2018 – 189,299 miles
  • 2016 – 183,883 miles
  • 2015 – 179,660 miles
  • 2014 – 174,951 miles
  • 2013 – 160,038 miles
  • 2012 – 149,384 miles
  • 2011 – 132,210 miles
  • 2010 – 115,236 miles
  • 2009 – 99,599 miles
  • 2008 – 86,925 miles
  • 2007 – 72,038 miles
  • 2006 – 55,806 miles
  • 2005 – 40,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,386 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,386 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    190,386 miles
    Test number
    935387696176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass190,379 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,379 miles
    Test number
    547032533103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass190,030 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,030 miles
    Test number
    887037852369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sids (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass189,713 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,713 miles
    Test number
    695904832853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass189,299 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    189,299 miles
    Test number
    519259935705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass183,883 miles (+4,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    183,883 miles
    Test number
    239761993418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass179,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    179,660 miles
    Test number
    118696385599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail179,660 miles (+4,709)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,660 miles
    Test number
    458590481550
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail174,951 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,951 miles
    Test number
    299238744255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass174,951 miles (+14,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    174,951 miles
    Test number
    566248744257
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail160,038 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,038 miles
    Test number
    509673413282
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass160,038 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    160,038 miles
    Test number
    535613013294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail159,746 miles (+10,362)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,746 miles
    Test number
    889560913292
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass149,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    149,384 miles
    Test number
    357008302499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,384 miles (+17,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,384 miles
    Test number
    799958202201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass132,210 miles (+16,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,210 miles
    Test number
    716218901285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass115,236 miles (+15,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,236 miles
    Test number
    390641710283
    • NoteNear side front stearing idler arm has slight play

  18. Pass99,599 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,599 miles
    Test number
    143082419202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system joints

  19. Fail99,599 miles (+12,674)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,599 miles
    Test number
    734061119220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system joints

  20. Pass86,925 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    561862218225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail86,919 miles (+14,881)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    304765608269
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass72,038 miles (+16,232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    232724717294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,806 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    264294996159
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass55,806 miles (+14,876)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    803084596115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    963523405218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 NSK

Does L4 NSK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 NSK expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 NSK?
The MOT on L4 NSK expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 NSK done?
L4 NSK was recorded at 190,386 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 7,856 miles a year.
Has L4 NSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 NSK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L4 NSK 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 L4 NSK find?
L4 NSK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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