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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,799 cc

LU03 BKDMOT history

LU03 BKD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 253,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
253,006 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BKD was last recorded at 253,006 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 20,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,910 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
20,096 miles
Average per year
10,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,006 miles
  • 2025 – 232,910 miles
  • 2024 – 210,710 miles
  • 2023 – 185,549 miles
  • 2022 – 158,015 miles
  • 2021 – 135,812 miles
  • 2020 – 135,339 miles
  • 2019 – 133,802 miles
  • 2018 – 131,571 miles
  • 2017 – 127,986 miles
  • 2016 – 125,120 miles
  • 2015 – 122,381 miles
  • 2014 – 119,598 miles
  • 2013 – 116,250 miles
  • 2012 – 111,849 miles
  • 2011 – 107,540 miles
  • 2010 – 99,910 miles
  • 2009 – 88,031 miles
  • 2008 – 74,326 miles
  • 2007 – 59,298 miles
  • 2006 – 45,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,006 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front headlamps slightly msity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,006 miles (+20,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    253,006 miles
    Test number
    377180769673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

  2. Pass232,910 miles (+22,200)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    232,910 miles
    Test number
    158597498802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass210,710 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    210,710 miles
    Test number
    630893661112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps slightly msity
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

  4. Fail210,705 miles (+25,156)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,705 miles
    Test number
    761074620649
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps slightly msity
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

  5. Pass185,549 miles (+27,534)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,549 miles
    Test number
    728147442788
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,015 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,015 miles
    Test number
    800311550241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,010 miles (+22,198)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,010 miles
    Test number
    866235369990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,812 miles (+473)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,812 miles
    Test number
    216999167095
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips too front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,339 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,339 miles
    Test number
    844744403808
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,802 miles (+2,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,802 miles
    Test number
    156393226944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass131,571 miles (+3,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,571 miles
    Test number
    716983510301
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Rear brake flexi hoses cracked. (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass127,986 miles (+2,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,986 miles
    Test number
    479984687637
    • AdvisoryCentral Central exhaust hanger broken but adequately supported.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Very slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass125,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,120 miles
    Test number
    595337568986
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack

  14. Fail125,120 miles (+2,739)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,120 miles
    Test number
    655423966482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack

  15. Pass122,381 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,381 miles
    Test number
    795661815190
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail119,598 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,598 miles
    Test number
    129592914190
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass119,598 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,598 miles
    Test number
    308162614128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass116,250 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    656495603163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to o/s & n/s outter body sill

  19. Fail116,250 miles (+4,401)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    766445703181
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to o/s & n/s outter body

  20. Pass111,849 miles (+92)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    678424802104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

  21. Fail111,757 miles (+4,217)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    818082102109
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

  22. Pass107,540 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,540 miles
    Test number
    929084701116
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  23. Fail107,515 miles (+7,605)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,515 miles
    Test number
    518361801168
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  24. Pass99,910 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,910 miles
    Test number
    281121810439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,680 miles (+11,649)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    704599500135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass88,031 miles (+13,705)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    502637409170
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating.

  27. Pass74,326 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    723647308121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,233 miles (+14,935)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,233 miles
    Test number
    421515908119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass59,298 miles (+13,773)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,298 miles
    Test number
    454199607193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,525 miles
    Test number
    371156316140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BKD

Does LU03 BKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BKD is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BKD?
The MOT on LU03 BKD is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 BKD done?
LU03 BKD was recorded at 253,006 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 10,267 miles a year.
Has LU03 BKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BKD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LU03 BKD 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 LU03 BKD find?
LU03 BKD passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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