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Mercedes-Benz Brabus K8

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

S3 LYAMOT history

S3 LYA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz Brabus K8 first used on 19 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 51,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
51,453 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Brabus K8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LYA was last recorded at 51,453 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,425 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,453 miles
  • 2024 – 51,351 miles
  • 2023 – 50,161 miles
  • 2019 – 49,906 miles
  • 2018 – 49,666 miles
  • 2015 – 48,686 miles
  • 2014 – 48,621 miles
  • 2013 – 48,283 miles
  • 2011 – 48,269 miles
  • 2009 – 46,341 miles
  • 2008 – 40,323 miles
  • 2007 – 33,355 miles
  • 2006 – 27,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,453 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,453 miles
    Test number
    694964005638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,425 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,425 miles
    Test number
    841179367598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,351 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,351 miles
    Test number
    622414731914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,161 miles (+255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    609866010273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,906 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    527253135762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass49,666 miles (+980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,666 miles
    Test number
    481192347757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass48,686 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    268053915423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,621 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,621 miles
    Test number
    196149694182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,283 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,283 miles
    Test number
    205151263188
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail48,269 miles (+16)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,269 miles
    Test number
    929808921280
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail48,253 miles (+1,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    518973471184
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass46,341 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,341 miles
    Test number
    280895369282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,323 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,323 miles
    Test number
    221692348414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,355 miles (+5,404)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,355 miles
    Test number
    151757217150
    • 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)
    • NoteN S F TYRE CUT ON SIDE WALL

  15. Pass27,951 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,951 miles
    Test number
    563398436115
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMinor play and wear in steering rack

Questions about S3 LYA

Does S3 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LYA is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 LYA?
The MOT on S3 LYA is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LYA done?
S3 LYA was recorded at 51,453 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has S3 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LYA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on S3 LYA 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 S3 LYA find?
S3 LYA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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