Mercedes MB140

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S43 LLTMOT history

S43 LLT is a silver diesel Mercedes MB140 first used on 17 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,488 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 LLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
MB140
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 LLT was last recorded at 138,488 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,135 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,353 miles
Average per year
1,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,488 miles
  • 2025 – 135,135 miles
  • 2024 – 131,250 miles
  • 2022 – 129,283 miles
  • 2021 – 126,404 miles
  • 2016 – 126,133 miles
  • 2014 – 121,995 miles
  • 2013 – 118,464 miles
  • 2012 – 116,431 miles
  • 2011 – 111,679 miles
  • 2010 – 108,211 miles
  • 2009 – 105,595 miles
  • 2007 – 101,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,488 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,488 miles (+3,353)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,488 miles
    Test number
    903395764619
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,135 miles (+3,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,135 miles
    Test number
    534587327921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,250 miles (+1,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,250 miles
    Test number
    697301707574
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,283 miles (+2,879)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,283 miles
    Test number
    757734794696
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,404 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,404 miles
    Test number
    886697842886
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has slight corrosion

  6. Pass126,133 miles (+4,138)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    880625778791
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass121,995 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    121,995 miles
    Test number
    308012044398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail121,995 miles (+3,531)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,995 miles
    Test number
    467972544356
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass118,464 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,464 miles
    Test number
    945543053260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,431 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    119801652241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,679 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,679 miles
    Test number
    147151131200
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass111,679 miles (+3,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,679 miles
    Test number
    365531631289
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass108,211 miles (+2,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,211 miles
    Test number
    404863270130
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass105,595 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    105,595 miles
    Test number
    400836589049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,593 miles (+4,178)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,593 miles
    Test number
    744885089029
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass101,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    101,415 miles
    Test number
    152888937373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,018 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    97,018 km
    Test number
    664731766213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 LLT

Does S43 LLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 LLT is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 LLT?
The MOT on S43 LLT is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 LLT done?
S43 LLT was recorded at 138,488 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,965 miles a year.
Has S43 LLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 LLT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on S43 LLT 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 S43 LLT find?
S43 LLT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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