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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LO08 FCNMOT history

LO08 FCN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

LO08 FCN black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
125,504 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 FCN was last recorded at 125,504 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 18,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,800 miles · 26 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
18,704 miles
Average per year
8,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,504 miles
  • 2022 – 106,800 miles
  • 2021 – 72,457 miles
  • 2020 – 65,066 miles
  • 2019 – 61,875 miles
  • 2018 – 54,419 miles
  • 2017 – 49,124 miles
  • 2016 – 42,845 miles
  • 2015 – 36,706 miles
  • 2014 – 30,057 miles
  • 2013 – 25,838 miles
  • 2012 – 21,859 miles
  • 2011 – 17,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,504 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Rear both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,504 miles (+18,704)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    237198157568
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,800 miles (+34,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    313165054961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,457 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    919572102381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,414 miles (+7,348)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,414 miles
    Test number
    982507690855
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,066 miles (+3,191)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    547829992386
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,875 miles (+7,456)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,875 miles
    Test number
    271191799314
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  7. Pass54,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    853759390326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail54,419 miles (+5,295)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    573323806979
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,124 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    348772624737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,845 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    503017027597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,706 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    468124938607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,057 miles (+4,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,057 miles
    Test number
    199039454231
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass25,838 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,838 miles
    Test number
    557253983232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,859 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,859 miles
    Test number
    539927082128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    245259171448
    • 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)

  16. Fail17,372 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    506349471197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO08 FCN

Does LO08 FCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FCN expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FCN?
The MOT on LO08 FCN expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FCN done?
LO08 FCN was recorded at 125,504 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 8,773 miles a year.
Has LO08 FCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FCN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 FCN 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 LO08 FCN find?
LO08 FCN failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front windscreen washer not working; fuel cap/sealing device missing, and 7 more.

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