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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LP08 YSLMOT history

LP08 YSL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2021 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

LP08 YSL silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2021
Mileage
129,491 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 YSL was last recorded at 129,491 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 9,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,652 miles · 18 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
9,839 miles
Average per year
8,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,491 miles
  • 2020 – 119,652 miles
  • 2019 – 112,648 miles
  • 2018 – 100,349 miles
  • 2017 – 85,291 miles
  • 2016 – 70,832 miles
  • 2015 – 68,294 miles
  • 2014 – 60,706 miles
  • 2013 – 49,964 miles
  • 2012 – 39,091 miles
  • 2011 – 26,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,491 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake discs
  • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,491 miles (+9,839)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    587545470726
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake discs
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
  2. Pass119,652 miles (+7,004)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    459485914171
    • AdvisoryHazzard light switch faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake flexy slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper spring clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in very poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
  3. Pass112,648 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,648 miles
    Test number
    682369086945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail112,633 miles (+12,284)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,633 miles
    Test number
    192422555849
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass100,349 miles (+15,058)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,349 miles
    Test number
    903069068278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,291 miles (+14,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    501484258757
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
  7. Pass70,832 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    351860140253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    889156365111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,294 miles (+7,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    958623565131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  10. Pass60,706 miles (+10,742)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,706 miles
    Test number
    308175004284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,964 miles (+10,873)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    299179193130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,091 miles (+12,353)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    845030502287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,738 miles
    Test number
    619789781194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,738 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,738 miles
    Test number
    269998081114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 YSL

Does LP08 YSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 YSL expired on 17 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YSL?
The MOT on LP08 YSL expired on 17 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 YSL done?
LP08 YSL was recorded at 129,491 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 8,344 miles a year.
Has LP08 YSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YSL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 YSL 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 LP08 YSL find?
LP08 YSL failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 6 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; hazard warning lamps inoperative; parking brake inoperative on one side both sides, and 6 more.

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