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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue and Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

L6 BSRMOT history

L6 BSR is a blue and black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
61,793 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BSR was last recorded at 61,793 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,701 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
2,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,793 miles
  • 2024 – 61,701 miles
  • 2019 – 61,587 miles
  • 2018 – 59,970 miles
  • 2017 – 57,732 miles
  • 2016 – 54,965 miles
  • 2015 – 51,494 miles
  • 2014 – 49,129 miles
  • 2013 – 45,979 miles
  • 2011 – 39,386 miles
  • 2010 – 36,080 miles
  • 2009 – 32,653 miles
  • 2008 – 26,028 miles
  • 2007 – 22,166 miles
  • 2006 – 19,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,793 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,793 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    217246431820
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass61,701 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    998295590055
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

  3. Pass61,587 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    200937046995
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail61,558 miles (+1,588)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    231553801202
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass59,970 miles (+2,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    537834644866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass57,732 miles (+2,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    407228601880
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass54,965 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,965 miles
    Test number
    262047902303
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail54,914 miles (+3,420)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,914 miles
    Test number
    296496766319
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass51,494 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    703034146211
    • 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)

  10. Pass49,129 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    619161004305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,979 miles (+6,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    428862603346
    • NoteDrivers door glass cracked

  12. Pass39,386 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,386 miles
    Test number
    628963111344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,080 miles (+29)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    202850720345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSR tyre heavily worn at outer edge
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  14. Fail36,051 miles (+3,398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,051 miles
    Test number
    304194510373
    • FailureOffside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail32,653 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    624412909324
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,653 miles (+6,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    641262609398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,028 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,028 miles
    Test number
    441728908199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,026 miles (+3,860)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    450897508129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  19. Pass22,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,166 miles
    Test number
    363145757188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,164 miles (+3,007)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    561845757121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass19,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,157 miles
    Test number
    353765126107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 BSR

Does L6 BSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 BSR expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 BSR?
The MOT on L6 BSR expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 BSR done?
L6 BSR was recorded at 61,793 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
Has L6 BSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BSR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L6 BSR 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 L6 BSR find?
L6 BSR passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bushes; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside.

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