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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,966 cc

S55 FUBMOT history

S55 FUB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
159,675 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 FUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 FUB was last recorded at 159,675 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 3,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,189 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,486 miles
Average per year
4,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,675 miles
  • 2021 – 156,189 miles
  • 2019 – 147,071 miles
  • 2017 – 144,814 miles
  • 2016 – 141,461 miles
  • 2015 – 134,451 miles
  • 2014 – 128,385 miles
  • 2013 – 115,100 miles
  • 2012 – 108,632 miles
  • 2011 – 107,611 miles
  • 2010 – 103,220 miles
  • 2009 – 103,042 miles
  • 2008 – 101,937 miles
  • 2007 – 100,099 miles
  • 2005 – 82,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,675 miles
    Test number
    940688435940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,675 miles (+3,486)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,675 miles
    Test number
    460962650288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    986818473967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,182 miles (+9,111)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,182 miles
    Test number
    599909213298
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass147,071 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,071 miles
    Test number
    682469699254
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,071 miles (+2,257)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,071 miles
    Test number
    949039965594
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,814 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    458605669496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,461 miles (+7,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    141,461 miles
    Test number
    220201541324
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass134,451 miles (+6,066)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,451 miles
    Test number
    836483925275
    • Note...Thanx 4visiting us...
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn low & close to legal minimum
    • NoteO/s front front lower suspension arm ball-joint is lifting slightly

  10. Pass128,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,385 miles
    Test number
    495041954270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail128,385 miles (+13,285)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,385 miles
    Test number
    506941854235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass115,100 miles (+6,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,100 miles
    Test number
    728020633294
    • 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)

  13. Pass108,632 miles (+1,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,632 miles
    Test number
    588135332275
    • NoteN.S.F Tyre deep cut on outer sidewall

  14. Pass107,611 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,611 miles
    Test number
    839464471130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,606 miles (+4,386)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    747633071114
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Pass103,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,220 miles
    Test number
    482200110147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,215 miles (+173)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    291800110464
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass103,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,042 miles
    Test number
    134144269091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,042 miles (+1,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,042 miles
    Test number
    671454869062
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass101,937 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    462033148094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,099 miles (+17,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    302577437055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass82,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    384683456036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 FUB

Does S55 FUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S55 FUB expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S55 FUB?
The MOT on S55 FUB expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S55 FUB done?
S55 FUB was recorded at 159,675 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
Has S55 FUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 FUB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S55 FUB 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 S55 FUB find?
S55 FUB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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