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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

R34 PJRMOT history

R34 PJR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,629 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 PJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 PJR was last recorded at 118,629 miles on 12 May 2026, 5,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,837 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,792 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,629 miles
  • 2025 – 112,837 miles
  • 2024 – 104,895 miles
  • 2023 – 101,002 miles
  • 2022 – 98,524 miles
  • 2021 – 93,657 miles
  • 2020 – 92,402 miles
  • 2019 – 84,692 miles
  • 2018 – 78,761 miles
  • 2017 – 70,945 miles
  • 2016 – 69,057 miles
  • 2015 – 66,236 miles
  • 2014 – 59,713 miles
  • 2013 – 51,852 miles
  • 2012 – 45,449 miles
  • 2011 – 44,309 miles
  • 2010 – 43,384 miles
  • 2009 – 42,248 miles
  • 2008 – 40,925 miles
  • 2007 – 36,508 miles
  • 2006 – 29,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,629 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,629 miles
    Test number
    223297302781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,629 miles (+5,792)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,629 miles
    Test number
    968623618049
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,837 miles
    Test number
    278470915845
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,837 miles (+1,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,837 miles
    Test number
    545445700631
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,502 miles (+6,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    870388154314
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    440850415522
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,895 miles (+3,893)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    509336471415
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,002 miles (+2,478)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    315401797652
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,524 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    780404823648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,657 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    854153218436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,647 miles (+1,245)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    727593765155
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  12. Pass92,402 miles (+7,710)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    282383875606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to subframes and suspension components

  13. Pass84,692 miles (+5,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    478782117883
    • 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))

  14. Pass78,761 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    128468298914
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

  15. Fail78,696 miles (+7,751)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    831886350138
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

  16. Pass70,945 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,945 miles
    Test number
    500676670564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,057 miles (+91)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    813406343365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  18. Fail68,966 miles (+2,730)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,966 miles
    Test number
    534004203032
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  19. Pass66,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    664351076620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail66,236 miles (+1,764)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    715372282856
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,472 miles (+4,759)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    699470905131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers headlight wiper motor not operating headlight was appears to be inoperative

  22. Pass59,713 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    759846404180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,712 miles (+7,860)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,712 miles
    Test number
    389254604139
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass51,852 miles (+6,403)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    997339243157
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension componenets

  25. Pass45,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    467620482021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,449 miles (+1,140)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    517636372064
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wish bone arm suface corrosion

  27. Pass44,309 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,309 miles
    Test number
    216239451054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,384 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    371492060037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,248 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,248 miles
    Test number
    124171459024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,925 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    124341058017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,508 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    833341557067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    582383156049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about R34 PJR

Does R34 PJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R34 PJR is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R34 PJR?
The MOT on R34 PJR is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R34 PJR done?
R34 PJR was recorded at 118,629 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has R34 PJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 PJR has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R34 PJR 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 R34 PJR find?
R34 PJR passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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