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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,266 cc

LS52 TLNMOT history

LS52 TLN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 5 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
176,506 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 TLN was last recorded at 176,506 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,603 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
7,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,506 miles
  • 2020 – 167,305 miles
  • 2019 – 161,375 miles
  • 2017 – 156,013 miles
  • 2016 – 149,090 miles
  • 2015 – 137,600 miles
  • 2014 – 128,646 miles
  • 2013 – 120,956 miles
  • 2012 – 115,807 miles
  • 2011 – 107,912 miles
  • 2010 – 98,014 miles
  • 2009 – 90,331 miles
  • 2008 – 80,593 miles
  • 2007 – 73,584 miles
  • 2006 – 59,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,506 miles (+3,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,506 miles
    Test number
    973442273852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass172,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,603 miles
    Test number
    335806918717
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail172,603 miles (+5,298)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,603 miles
    Test number
    727796851929
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass167,305 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,305 miles
    Test number
    363762474956
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass161,375 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,375 miles
    Test number
    421201876308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,013 miles (+6,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    410005625236
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass149,090 miles (+11,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,090 miles
    Test number
    311144963527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,600 miles (+8,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,600 miles
    Test number
    985702717022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass128,646 miles (+7,690)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    128,646 miles
    Test number
    657748454330
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear(both side) sat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

  10. Pass120,956 miles (+5,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    997805453392
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Pass115,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    115,807 miles
    Test number
    117883962362
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Fail115,807 miles (+7,895)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,807 miles
    Test number
    949462762357
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass107,912 miles (+9,898)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,912 miles
    Test number
    126092961330
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  14. Pass98,014 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,014 miles
    Test number
    814390850264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,013 miles (+7,682)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    211049940224
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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. Pass90,331 miles (+9,738)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,331 miles
    Test number
    431212209291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,593 miles (+7,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    223792198184
    • NoteBoth front and rear no plate slightly dirty

  18. Pass73,584 miles (+14,156)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    472647427320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,428 miles
    Test number
    352119036316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 TLN

Does LS52 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 TLN expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TLN?
The MOT on LS52 TLN expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 TLN done?
LS52 TLN was recorded at 176,506 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 7,789 miles a year.
Has LS52 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TLN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 TLN 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 TLN find?
LS52 TLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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