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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LA51 KFYMOT history

LA51 KFY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2024
Mileage
78,419 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KFY was last recorded at 78,419 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,414 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,419 miles
  • 2022 – 73,893 miles
  • 2021 – 68,629 miles
  • 2020 – 67,041 miles
  • 2019 – 64,067 miles
  • 2017 – 63,011 miles
  • 2016 – 60,605 miles
  • 2015 – 59,577 miles
  • 2014 – 55,326 miles
  • 2013 – 51,068 miles
  • 2012 – 42,379 miles
  • 2011 – 38,126 miles
  • 2010 – 31,613 miles
  • 2008 – 26,291 miles
  • 2007 – 22,519 miles
  • 2006 – 18,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,419 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront suspension very lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,419 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    505544200782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension very low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail78,414 miles (+4,521)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    441248650750
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure two mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension very low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,893 miles (+5,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    537609209711
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,629 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    238651553954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,621 miles (+1,580)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    515860219926
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,041 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    376109645007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail67,040 miles (+2,973)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    874246440544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,067 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    379619105946
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail64,063 miles (+1,052)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    566924203605
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    160912778649
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail63,011 miles (+2,406)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    117621394578
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,605 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    452047654863
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail60,605 miles (+1,028)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    282253017433
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass59,577 miles (+2,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    800140082908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryRear indicators faded
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly

  15. Fail57,547 miles (+2,221)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,547 miles
    Test number
    295541812672
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly

  16. Pass55,326 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    405644744352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers mirror in poor condition[distorted]

  17. Fail55,314 miles (+4,246)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    145043844373
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    129637943338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,068 miles (+4,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    226217143332
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass46,581 miles (+4,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,581 miles
    Test number
    126403623454
    • NoteSrs lamp on

  21. Pass42,379 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,379 miles
    Test number
    196409802092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,126 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    699966321058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,613 miles (+5,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,613 miles
    Test number
    403160330022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass26,291 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,291 miles
    Test number
    922918078020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,519 miles
    Test number
    830938317093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,518 miles (+3,769)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,518 miles
    Test number
    552158617017
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass18,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,749 miles
    Test number
    450729916009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KFY

Does LA51 KFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 KFY expired on 8 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KFY?
The MOT on LA51 KFY expired on 8 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 KFY done?
LA51 KFY was recorded at 78,419 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 3,475 miles a year.
Has LA51 KFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KFY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 KFY 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 LA51 KFY find?
LA51 KFY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; front suspension very low, and 2 more.

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