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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 3,227 cc

L6 OTSMOT history

L6 OTS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2023
Mileage
157,275 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 OTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,227 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 OTS was last recorded at 157,275 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 2,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,604 miles · 1 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,671 miles
Average per year
7,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,275 miles
  • 2021 – 154,604 miles
  • 2020 – 152,134 miles
  • 2019 – 148,967 miles
  • 2018 – 144,391 miles
  • 2017 – 138,884 miles
  • 2016 – 133,751 miles
  • 2015 – 128,932 miles
  • 2014 – 125,114 miles
  • 2013 – 119,635 miles
  • 2012 – 114,801 miles
  • 2011 – 109,623 miles
  • 2010 – 104,280 miles
  • 2009 – 71,314 miles
  • 2008 – 60,512 miles
  • 2007 – 49,800 miles
  • 2006 – 37,179 miles
  • 2005 – 27,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,275 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,275 miles (+2,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    157,275 miles
    Test number
    427986737252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass154,604 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,604 miles
    Test number
    118003649901
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass152,134 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,134 miles
    Test number
    276109774571
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,129 miles (+3,162)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,129 miles
    Test number
    793101904891
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,967 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,967 miles
    Test number
    108805041508
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,391 miles
    Test number
    282149716042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Fail144,389 miles (+5,505)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,389 miles
    Test number
    756409426810
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass138,884 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,884 miles
    Test number
    228236179354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,881 miles (+5,130)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,881 miles
    Test number
    771561901870
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass133,751 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,751 miles
    Test number
    939926785448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering components

  11. Fail133,751 miles (+4,819)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,751 miles
    Test number
    944811797695
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering components

  12. Pass128,932 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,932 miles
    Test number
    766060264072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail128,930 miles (+3,816)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,930 miles
    Test number
    252314858167
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass125,114 miles (+5,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,114 miles
    Test number
    889231954238
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass119,635 miles (+4,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    306732053238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass114,801 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    785055832238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,623 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,623 miles
    Test number
    648523751247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    502130560213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,280 miles (+32,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    692767250224
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  20. Pass71,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    763765769273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,314 miles (+10,802)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    393954269402
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass60,512 miles (+10,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    544783868261
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass49,800 miles (+12,621)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    120716657209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,179 miles (+9,844)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,179 miles
    Test number
    802169856287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    27,335 miles
    Test number
    652237885237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L6 OTS

Does L6 OTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 OTS expired on 21 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 OTS?
The MOT on L6 OTS expired on 21 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 OTS done?
L6 OTS was recorded at 157,275 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 7,681 miles a year.
Has L6 OTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 OTS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L6 OTS 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 OTS find?
L6 OTS passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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