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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

L55 JSDMOT history

L55 JSD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
66,295 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 JSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 JSD was last recorded at 66,295 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,940 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
1,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,295 miles
  • 2021 – 64,940 miles
  • 2020 – 63,872 miles
  • 2019 – 62,804 miles
  • 2018 – 61,315 miles
  • 2017 – 60,994 miles
  • 2016 – 59,630 miles
  • 2015 – 57,940 miles
  • 2014 – 56,618 miles
  • 2012 – 54,220 miles
  • 2011 – 50,844 miles
  • 2010 – 46,681 miles
  • 2009 – 43,272 miles
  • 2007 – 42,107 miles
  • 2006 – 37,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both (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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted / ubcc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    768496984221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail66,295 miles (+1,355)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    357704312912
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,940 miles (+1,068)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    512241798021
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/f shocks corroded

  4. Pass63,872 miles (+1,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,872 miles
    Test number
    791112331237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass62,804 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    515937234715
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted / ubcc

  6. Fail62,801 miles (+1,486)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    703576915096
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill by wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted / ubcc

  7. Pass61,315 miles (+321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,315 miles
    Test number
    231482863229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Pass60,994 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,994 miles
    Test number
    353858740621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,630 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    956210843271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,621 miles (+1,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,621 miles
    Test number
    307738932468
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass57,940 miles (+1,322)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    129483075074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust bracket is broken but exhaust system is still secure & supported

  12. Pass56,618 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    638401494094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,609 miles (+2,389)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    408997584051
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass54,220 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    319502342322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    729010941320
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail50,844 miles (+4,163)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    449580041373
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass46,681 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    953211500363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    423190719426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,272 miles (+1,165)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    600408109321
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass42,107 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    730380177202
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass37,973 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,973 miles
    Test number
    873442286284
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Questions about L55 JSD

Does L55 JSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 JSD expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 JSD?
The MOT on L55 JSD expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 JSD done?
L55 JSD was recorded at 66,295 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 1,774 miles a year.
Has L55 JSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 JSD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 JSD 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 L55 JSD find?
L55 JSD passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both.

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