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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 3,227 cc

LD02 HCUMOT history

LD02 HCU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
177,964 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD02 HCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,227 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD02 HCU was last recorded at 177,964 miles on 27 Aug 2022, 3,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,755 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,209 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,964 miles
  • 2021 – 174,755 miles
  • 2020 – 172,213 miles
  • 2019 – 168,927 miles
  • 2018 – 163,329 miles
  • 2017 – 156,440 miles
  • 2016 – 150,300 miles
  • 2015 – 144,912 miles
  • 2014 – 138,155 miles
  • 2013 – 130,093 miles
  • 2012 – 124,113 miles
  • 2011 – 117,399 miles
  • 2010 – 103,062 miles
  • 2009 – 95,756 miles
  • 2008 – 89,896 miles
  • 2007 – 78,183 miles
  • 2006 – 66,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,964 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion

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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,964 miles (+3,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,964 miles
    Test number
    424879390381
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion

  2. Pass174,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,755 miles
    Test number
    676773131113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,755 miles (+2,542)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,755 miles
    Test number
    107699367879
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,213 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    172,213 miles
    Test number
    220171985788
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail172,200 miles (+3,273)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,200 miles
    Test number
    783649805101
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,927 miles (+5,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,927 miles
    Test number
    470596750432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass163,329 miles (+86)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,329 miles
    Test number
    238591876726
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail163,243 miles (+6,803)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,243 miles
    Test number
    319537757151
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass156,440 miles (+6,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    156,440 miles
    Test number
    531263262260
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass150,300 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    150,300 miles
    Test number
    487548846099
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  11. Pass144,912 miles (+6,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,912 miles
    Test number
    745017976372
    • AdvisoryPlastic under covers fitted

  12. Pass138,155 miles (+8,062)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    306486024432
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN.s.r tyre low on tread on outer edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  13. Pass130,093 miles (+5,980)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,093 miles
    Test number
    499753513235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass124,113 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,113 miles
    Test number
    576518032290
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass117,399 miles (+14,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    288718471239
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail103,062 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,062 miles
    Test number
    181111600270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight deteriation of o/s/f mirror glass

  17. Pass103,062 miles (+7,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,062 miles
    Test number
    641861500212
    • NoteSlight deteriation of o/s/f mirror glass

  18. Fail95,756 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    222400899183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • 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)

  19. Pass95,756 miles (+5,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    574260699149
    • 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)

  20. Pass89,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,896 miles
    Test number
    240351778108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,896 miles (+11,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,896 miles
    Test number
    884641378193
    • 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)

  22. Pass78,183 miles (+11,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,183 miles
    Test number
    151945467145
    • 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)

  23. Pass66,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    790909026165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD02 HCU

Does LD02 HCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD02 HCU expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD02 HCU?
The MOT on LD02 HCU expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD02 HCU done?
LD02 HCU was recorded at 177,964 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2022, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has LD02 HCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD02 HCU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LD02 HCU 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 LD02 HCU find?
LD02 HCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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