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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc

LS51 BNYMOT history

LS51 BNY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 21 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,097 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 BNY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 BNY was last recorded at 75,097 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,096 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,097 miles
  • 2024 – 74,601 miles
  • 2023 – 72,363 miles
  • 2022 – 68,970 miles
  • 2021 – 59,316 miles
  • 2020 – 59,220 miles
  • 2019 – 56,508 miles
  • 2018 – 55,956 miles
  • 2016 – 55,288 miles
  • 2015 – 54,034 miles
  • 2014 – 50,061 miles
  • 2013 – 48,847 miles
  • 2012 – 45,285 miles
  • 2011 – 42,313 miles
  • 2010 – 41,488 miles
  • 2007 – 39,167 miles
  • 2006 – 34,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,097 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,097 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    402817887146
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail75,096 miles (+495)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,096 miles
    Test number
    619269421389
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,601 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    455111619793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,363 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    629852426952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail72,362 miles (+3,392)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    231991193462
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass68,970 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,970 miles
    Test number
    198843701007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,316 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    369317245994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,265 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    505898578588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,220 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    138749254962
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass56,508 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    778955004999
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass55,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    901591304624
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail55,956 miles (+668)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    406790782122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass55,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    690580879147
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor mat insecure behind pedals

  14. Fail55,288 miles (+1,254)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    412426473287
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor mat insecure behind pedals

  15. Pass54,034 miles (+3,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,034 miles
    Test number
    717998855175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

  16. Pass50,061 miles (+1,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    938450894217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,847 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,847 miles
    Test number
    838703483275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass45,285 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    187840192219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,313 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,313 miles
    Test number
    175414161295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail42,309 miles (+821)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    209522861250
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,488 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    472633650280
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail39,167 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    443861937382
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,167 miles (+4,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    581631737308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,589 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    762713316389
    • NoteNail in the near-side rear tyre

Questions about LS51 BNY

Does LS51 BNY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 BNY expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 BNY?
The MOT on LS51 BNY expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 BNY done?
LS51 BNY was recorded at 75,097 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,143 miles a year.
Has LS51 BNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 BNY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 BNY 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 LS51 BNY find?
LS51 BNY passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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