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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 3,227 cc

LP02 AVVMOT history

LP02 AVV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 19 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2024
Mileage
120,789 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 AVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,227 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 AVV was last recorded at 120,789 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2010: 84,330 miles, lower than 204,049 miles on 15 May 2009.
  • 24 Mar 2018: 115,995 miles, lower than 118,398 miles on 2 May 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
119,419 miles · 10 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,789 miles
  • 2022 – 119,419 miles
  • 2021 – 118,192 miles
  • 2020 – 117,395 miles
  • 2019 – 116,737 miles
  • 2018 – 115,995 miles
  • 2017 – 118,398 miles
  • 2016 – 111,687 miles
  • 2015 – 110,236 miles
  • 2014 – 107,822 miles
  • 2012 – 99,625 miles
  • 2011 – 97,389 miles
  • 2010 – 84,330 miles
  • 2009 – 204,049 miles
  • 2008 – 183,847 miles
  • 2007 – 160,799 miles
  • 2006 – 144,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,789 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Body has various areas of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,789 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,789 miles
    Test number
    256075371163
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,419 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,419 miles
    Test number
    811353896659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,192 miles (+797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,192 miles
    Test number
    139609814951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,395 miles (+658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,395 miles
    Test number
    302091657371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass116,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,737 miles
    Test number
    678071891577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,737 miles (+742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,737 miles
    Test number
    284605840933
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,995 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,995 miles
    Test number
    767296027710
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail115,995 miles (-2,403)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,995 miles
    Test number
    513271144884
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass118,398 miles (+6,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,398 miles
    Test number
    172732186043
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

  10. Pass111,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    342769312056
    • AdvisoryBody has various areas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail111,687 miles (+1,451)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    894298404028
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has various areas of corrosion

  12. Pass110,236 miles (+2,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    498894695059
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass107,822 miles (+8,197)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    175897194030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear disc pitted.
    • NoteWish bone bushes worn both side.

  14. Pass99,625 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,625 miles
    Test number
    578763812364
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail99,536 miles (+1,323)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,536 miles
    Test number
    219855702333
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass98,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    158542652202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,213 miles (+824)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    149602752228
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted on complete vehicle

  18. Pass97,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,389 miles
    Test number
    689381451102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,389 miles (+13,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,389 miles
    Test number
    235171551480
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass84,330 miles (-119,719)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    901306840151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail204,049 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,049 miles
    Test number
    751905039140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass204,049 miles (+20,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    204,049 miles
    Test number
    914975439186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail183,847 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,847 miles
    Test number
    511298638159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass183,847 miles (+23,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    183,847 miles
    Test number
    543418738131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass160,799 miles (+16,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    160,799 miles
    Test number
    670715787013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass144,455 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    144,455 miles
    Test number
    461203186001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail144,452 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,452 miles
    Test number
    322601686088
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LP02 AVV

Does LP02 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP02 AVV expired on 30 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP02 AVV?
The MOT on LP02 AVV expired on 30 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP02 AVV done?
LP02 AVV was recorded at 120,789 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023.
Has LP02 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 AVV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LP02 AVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP02 AVV find?
LP02 AVV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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