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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LE04 JBYMOT history

LE04 JBY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
149,390 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 JBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 JBY was last recorded at 149,390 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 3,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2008: 40,130 miles, lower than 41,808 miles on 15 Apr 2006.
  • 9 Aug 2017: 140,200 miles, lower than 142,191 miles on 7 Aug 2017.

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
146,090 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,300 miles
Average per year
6,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,390 miles
  • 2021 – 146,090 miles
  • 2020 – 145,118 miles
  • 2019 – 143,251 miles
  • 2018 – 141,430 miles
  • 2017 – 140,200 miles
  • 2016 – 139,271 miles
  • 2015 – 133,579 miles
  • 2014 – 131,652 miles
  • 2013 – 126,271 miles
  • 2012 – 123,776 miles
  • 2011 – 117,690 miles
  • 2010 – 112,845 miles
  • 2009 – 99,150 miles
  • 2008 – 81,017 miles
  • 2006 – 41,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,390 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,390 miles (+3,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,390 miles
    Test number
    628839714275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,090 miles (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    925794732150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,118 miles
    Test number
    952205225817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,118 miles (+1,867)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,118 miles
    Test number
    881132308536
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,251 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,251 miles
    Test number
    768443638975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,250 miles (+1,820)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,250 miles
    Test number
    217431168096
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,430 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    912735666292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,200 miles (-1,991)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,200 miles
    Test number
    902990724095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,191 miles (+2,920)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,191 miles
    Test number
    153264968729
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass139,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,271 miles
    Test number
    271143103057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail139,271 miles (+5,692)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,271 miles
    Test number
    375471978692
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass133,579 miles (+1,927)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,579 miles
    Test number
    366301005455
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass131,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,652 miles
    Test number
    345653824279
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail131,652 miles (+5,381)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,652 miles
    Test number
    265683724241
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass126,271 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,271 miles
    Test number
    396143603438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,776 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,776 miles
    Test number
    856987622292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,376 miles (+5,686)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,376 miles
    Test number
    576694422250
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass117,690 miles (+4,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,690 miles
    Test number
    279097591441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail112,845 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    561474820290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass112,845 miles (+13,695)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    841204920239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    640997579161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail99,150 miles (+18,133)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    752187279105
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass81,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    113851478196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,017 miles (+40,887)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    920971878148
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass40,130 miles (-1,678)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    111002638442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    180885406123
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LE04 JBY

Does LE04 JBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 JBY expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 JBY?
The MOT on LE04 JBY expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 JBY done?
LE04 JBY was recorded at 149,390 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 6,460 miles a year.
Has LE04 JBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 JBY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LE04 JBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 JBY find?
LE04 JBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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