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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

L8 JAVMOT history

L8 JAV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
160,862 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JAV was last recorded at 160,862 miles on 3 Aug 2023, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2019: 15,248 miles, lower than 155,689 miles on 11 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
160,219 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
7,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,862 miles
  • 2022 – 160,219 miles
  • 2019 – 15,248 miles
  • 2018 – 155,689 miles
  • 2017 – 151,992 miles
  • 2016 – 145,266 miles
  • 2015 – 136,432 miles
  • 2014 – 129,027 miles
  • 2013 – 121,064 miles
  • 2012 – 110,242 miles
  • 2011 – 102,072 miles
  • 2010 – 75,312 miles
  • 2009 – 50,367 miles
  • 2008 – 43,053 miles
  • 2007 – 36,011 miles
  • 2006 – 30,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,862 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Covers under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tail light not working but has more than 50% operating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,862 miles (+643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,862 miles
    Test number
    191894664631
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,219 miles (+144,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,219 miles
    Test number
    688062660590
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass15,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,248 miles
    Test number
    230906495653
    • AdvisoryCovers under body

  4. Fail15,248 miles (-140,441)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,248 miles
    Test number
    564456190949
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn center (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under body

  5. Pass155,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,689 miles
    Test number
    767689078109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail light not working but has more than 50% operating

  6. Fail155,689 miles (+3,697)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,689 miles
    Test number
    507976790853
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to oil leak and exhaust gasses leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak From engine exsposing a risk to occupents of vehicle (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail light not working but has more than 50% operating

  7. Pass151,992 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,992 miles
    Test number
    973572462557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail151,967 miles (+6,701)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,967 miles
    Test number
    449661040695
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass145,266 miles (+8,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,266 miles
    Test number
    896162100405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass136,432 miles (+7,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    357208665136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass129,027 miles (+7,963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,027 miles
    Test number
    315194454172
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside surface

  12. Pass121,064 miles (+10,822)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,064 miles
    Test number
    225897253489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass110,242 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    775251562178
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

  14. Fail110,242 miles (+8,170)1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    268261762196
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

  15. Pass102,072 miles (+26,760)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    336790861120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass75,312 miles (+24,945)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    404515520132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly

  17. Pass50,367 miles (+7,314)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    330430849185
    • AdvisoryFront Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNumber plates starting to delaminate

  18. Pass43,053 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,053 miles
    Test number
    731635538159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,011 miles (+5,725)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    283309847433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth steering rack tie rods slight play

  20. Pass30,286 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,286 miles
    Test number
    660131656123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,249 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,249 miles
    Test number
    493276346176
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about L8 JAV

Does L8 JAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 JAV expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 JAV?
The MOT on L8 JAV expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 JAV done?
L8 JAV was recorded at 160,862 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2023, an average of 7,599 miles a year.
Has L8 JAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JAV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 JAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 JAV find?
L8 JAV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both side; front wheel bearing has slight play both side, and 1 more.

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