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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LS52 BYYMOT history

LS52 BYY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,349 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BYY was last recorded at 117,349 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,396 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
953 miles
Average per year
4,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,349 miles
  • 2025 – 116,396 miles
  • 2024 – 114,838 miles
  • 2023 – 113,729 miles
  • 2022 – 111,398 miles
  • 2021 – 109,767 miles
  • 2020 – 106,485 miles
  • 2019 – 103,780 miles
  • 2018 – 100,465 miles
  • 2017 – 97,818 miles
  • 2016 – 95,127 miles
  • 2015 – 89,285 miles
  • 2014 – 84,890 miles
  • 2013 – 81,550 miles
  • 2012 – 75,286 miles
  • 2011 – 66,134 miles
  • 2010 – 57,771 miles
  • 2009 – 46,872 miles
  • 2008 – 39,349 miles
  • 2006 – 29,094 miles
  • 2005 – 22,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,349 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside slight damage to indicator repeater light lens

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,349 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,349 miles
    Test number
    354957500606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,396 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,396 miles
    Test number
    747678586189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,838 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,838 miles
    Test number
    299914650742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,729 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    589675985015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,398 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    983195239034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,767 miles (+3,282)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    241355241795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converters rattling emissions not affected

  7. Pass106,485 miles (+2,705)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,485 miles
    Test number
    800869521461
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cut on tyre side wall.

  8. Pass103,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    322887642828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s exhaust mounting brackets broken.

  9. Fail103,780 miles (+3,315)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    944172841662
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s exhaust mounting brackets broken.

  10. Pass100,465 miles (+2,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    113335892434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

  11. Pass97,818 miles (+2,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,818 miles
    Test number
    700045655125
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass95,127 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,127 miles
    Test number
    922776565520
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight damage to indicator repeater light lens
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail95,127 miles (+5,842)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,127 miles
    Test number
    219188461572
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cuts on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cut on tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cuts on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight damage to indicator repeater light lens
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass89,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    560400871113
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail89,285 miles (+4,395)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    147433255541
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass84,890 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    197024614398
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight delamination on front number plate.

  17. Fail84,888 miles (+3,338)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    827694514334
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight delamination on front number plate.

  18. Pass81,550 miles (+6,264)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    227447123356
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slight lip

  19. Pass75,286 miles (+9,152)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    237000772125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs slight lip

  20. Pass66,134 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,134 miles
    Test number
    206811851167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,771 miles (+10,899)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    343040570156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,872 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    822488029180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,349 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    811480148193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,094 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    401078736387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,122 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,122 miles
    Test number
    301411025364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,116 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,116 miles
    Test number
    452785515349
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 BYY

Does LS52 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 BYY is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BYY?
The MOT on LS52 BYY is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 BYY done?
LS52 BYY was recorded at 117,349 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
Has LS52 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BYY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LS52 BYY 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 LS52 BYY find?
LS52 BYY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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