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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,196 cc

R389 RRKMOT history

R389 RRK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
168,944 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 RRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 RRK was last recorded at 168,944 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,917 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,944 miles
  • 2022 – 168,917 miles
  • 2021 – 168,868 miles
  • 2019 – 168,785 miles
  • 2018 – 168,672 miles
  • 2017 – 167,895 miles
  • 2016 – 167,756 miles
  • 2014 – 167,368 miles
  • 2013 – 163,720 miles
  • 2011 – 163,298 miles
  • 2010 – 161,914 miles
  • 2009 – 154,996 miles
  • 2008 – 145,945 miles
  • 2007 – 139,298 miles
  • 2006 – 132,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front both sides, Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,944 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,944 miles
    Test number
    998856421253
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,944 miles (+27)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,944 miles
    Test number
    398186373811
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,917 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    985522360370
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,915 miles (+47)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,915 miles
    Test number
    240238213085
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    168,868 miles
    Test number
    504605734497
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,868 miles (+11)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,868 miles
    Test number
    104944611835
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail168,857 miles (+72)8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,857 miles
    Test number
    912390000042
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tread edge slightly disfigured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass168,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,785 miles
    Test number
    150746225590
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail168,785 miles (+14)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,785 miles
    Test number
    339822518346
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides, Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail168,771 miles (+99)2 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,771 miles
    Test number
    308186194066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides, (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS fault, (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides, Headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass168,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,672 miles
    Test number
    309761488316
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside tyres wearing thin
    • AdvisorySteering joints have play

  12. Fail168,672 miles (+777)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,672 miles
    Test number
    392525973609
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside tyres wearing thin
    • AdvisorySteering joints have play

  13. Pass167,895 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,895 miles
    Test number
    655297830627
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass167,756 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,756 miles
    Test number
    956328102332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass167,368 miles (+3,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    167,368 miles
    Test number
    329004274274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass163,720 miles (+13)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    163,720 miles
    Test number
    697521383213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Fail163,707 miles (+409)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,707 miles
    Test number
    859620273268
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass163,298 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    163,298 miles
    Test number
    998981331395
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail163,269 miles (+1,355)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,269 miles
    Test number
    845998371282
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass161,914 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    161,914 miles
    Test number
    732541680237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass154,996 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    154,996 miles
    Test number
    320071389252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass145,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    145,945 miles
    Test number
    842191268254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail145,945 miles (+6,647)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,945 miles
    Test number
    444070268267
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering damper oily advise

  24. Pass139,298 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    139,298 miles
    Test number
    364007047465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering box oily .(pass and advise)

  25. Fail139,298 miles (+6,401)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,298 miles
    Test number
    480857547224
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering box oily .(pass and advise)

  26. Pass132,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    132,897 miles
    Test number
    153283676160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail132,897 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,897 miles
    Test number
    203261776145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

Questions about R389 RRK

Does R389 RRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 RRK expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 RRK?
The MOT on R389 RRK expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 RRK done?
R389 RRK was recorded at 168,944 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 2,062 miles a year.
Has R389 RRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 RRK has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on R389 RRK 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 R389 RRK find?
R389 RRK passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 1 more.

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