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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 3,222 cc

LF02 HCNMOT history

LF02 HCN is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,335 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 HCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 HCN was last recorded at 109,335 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,042 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,335 miles
  • 2024 – 108,042 miles
  • 2023 – 107,236 miles
  • 2022 – 104,846 miles
  • 2021 – 101,570 miles
  • 2020 – 99,765 miles
  • 2019 – 96,324 miles
  • 2018 – 90,019 miles
  • 2017 – 85,670 miles
  • 2016 – 76,130 miles
  • 2015 – 72,082 miles
  • 2014 – 67,041 miles
  • 2013 – 61,987 miles
  • 2012 – 57,910 miles
  • 2011 – 53,634 miles
  • 2010 – 50,094 miles
  • 2009 – 46,760 miles
  • 2008 – 42,004 miles
  • 2007 – 38,294 miles
  • 2006 – 33,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

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 slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,335 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    703905190286
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  2. Fail109,335 miles (+1,293)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    241559461764
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  3. Pass108,042 miles (+806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,042 miles
    Test number
    776154141064
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points at inner sills corroded

  4. Pass107,236 miles (+2,390)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,236 miles
    Test number
    206482366087
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under tray has misting of oil

  5. Pass104,846 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,846 miles
    Test number
    397161398807
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,570 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    940055426931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,765 miles (+3,441)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,765 miles
    Test number
    231980629439
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,324 miles (+6,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,324 miles
    Test number
    820260306445
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass90,019 miles (+4,349)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    738403408829
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,670 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    193008818653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,667 miles (+5,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    444659680327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass76,130 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    948343585939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail75,996 miles (+3,914)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    114423800962
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass72,082 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    536417735014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,041 miles (+5,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    387616814048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass61,987 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    757691323056
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail61,972 miles (+4,062)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    656955513010
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass57,910 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,910 miles
    Test number
    968827032041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,634 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    797741761003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,094 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,094 miles
    Test number
    603334460034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,760 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,760 miles
    Test number
    851510179023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,004 miles (+3,710)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    341929158057
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront and rear discs and pads worn

  23. Pass38,294 miles (+4,941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,294 miles
    Test number
    174422757012
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  24. Pass33,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    444289236055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 HCN

Does LF02 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 HCN is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF02 HCN?
The MOT on LF02 HCN is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 HCN done?
LF02 HCN was recorded at 109,335 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has LF02 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 HCN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 HCN 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 LF02 HCN find?
LF02 HCN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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