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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

P39 PLYMOT history

P39 PLY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
100,577 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P39 PLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P39 PLY was last recorded at 100,577 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,492 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
1,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,577 miles
  • 2022 – 100,492 miles
  • 2020 – 95,423 miles
  • 2019 – 93,573 miles
  • 2018 – 89,471 miles
  • 2017 – 89,397 miles
  • 2014 – 89,392 miles
  • 2010 – 89,088 miles
  • 2009 – 86,220 miles
  • 2008 – 80,367 miles
  • 2007 – 75,062 miles
  • 2006 – 69,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,577 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing one out of five bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,577 miles (+85)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,577 miles
    Test number
    445938128916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing one out of five bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass100,492 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,492 miles
    Test number
    760486310058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail100,491 miles (+5,068)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    343068878027
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,423 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    479156935926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,415 miles (+1,842)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,415 miles
    Test number
    775147657203
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass93,573 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    958517601134
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail93,573 miles (+4,102)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    493562452442
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,471 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    592645070862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,397 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    656600878868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,392 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,392 miles
    Test number
    178600604279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,088 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,088 miles
    Test number
    174426690250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,220 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    934963859194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,367 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    184707938195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,062 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,062 miles
    Test number
    421845447186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,393 miles
    Test number
    691771156164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P39 PLY

Does P39 PLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P39 PLY expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P39 PLY?
The MOT on P39 PLY expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P39 PLY done?
P39 PLY was recorded at 100,577 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 1,806 miles a year.
Has P39 PLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P39 PLY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on P39 PLY 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 P39 PLY find?
P39 PLY failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear road wheel more than one fixing missing one out of five bolt missing; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; horn sound not in accordance with requirements, and 11 more.

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