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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

P331 PWTMOT history

P331 PWT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 15 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2023
Mileage
89,837 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 PWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
15 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 PWT was last recorded at 89,837 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 2,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2020: 80,021 miles, lower than 132,882 miles on 11 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,871 miles · 28 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,966 miles
Average per year
228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,837 miles
  • 2021 – 86,871 miles
  • 2020 – 80,021 miles
  • 2019 – 132,882 miles
  • 2017 – 130,464 miles
  • 2016 – 127,349 miles
  • 2015 – 125,358 miles
  • 2014 – 122,982 miles
  • 2013 – 120,823 miles
  • 2012 – 118,653 miles
  • 2010 – 108,700 miles
  • 2009 – 102,688 miles
  • 2008 – 95,340 miles
  • 2007 – 92,110 miles
  • 2006 – 86,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,837 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,837 miles (+2,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    626372699592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,871 miles (+6,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    737827589174
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    147019443199
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,021 miles (-52,861)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    485545379884
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,882 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,882 miles
    Test number
    256416342247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,825 miles (+2,361)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    436499165328
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass130,464 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,464 miles
    Test number
    622430353754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  8. Fail130,463 miles (+3,114)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    203256201205
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  9. Pass127,349 miles (+1,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,349 miles
    Test number
    503166017414
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outter edges 235/60/16 poss needs tracking checking
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion to underside vehicle
    • AdvisorySill protectors fitted unable to view complete sill

  10. Pass125,358 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    313975880084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,982 miles
    Test number
    935764324313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,982 miles (+2,159)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,982 miles
    Test number
    496892924397
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass120,823 miles (+2,170)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,823 miles
    Test number
    288763633301
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth fuel pipes corroded

  14. Pass118,653 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,653 miles
    Test number
    145898322350
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail118,645 miles (+4,244)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,645 miles
    Test number
    326057822339
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail114,401 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    285980312035
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass114,401 miles (+5,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    337030312002
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Fail108,700 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    611298440319
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake

  19. Pass108,700 miles (+6,012)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    832908040369
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake

  20. Pass102,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    421011959323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,688 miles (+2,599)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    393878649397
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass100,089 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    493819719036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    121756328096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,340 miles (+3,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    474457618064
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass92,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    92,110 miles
    Test number
    134199127016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,110 miles (+6,069)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,110 miles
    Test number
    372319727012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass86,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    86,041 miles
    Test number
    283811516018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P331 PWT

Does P331 PWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P331 PWT expired on 31 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P331 PWT?
The MOT on P331 PWT expired on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P331 PWT done?
P331 PWT was recorded at 89,837 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 228 miles a year.
Has P331 PWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 PWT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on P331 PWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P331 PWT find?
P331 PWT passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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