Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,999 cc
S55 GLJMOT history
S55 GLJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,033 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S55 GLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S55 GLJ was last recorded at 140,033 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,032 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,033 miles
- 2024 – 135,228 miles
- 2023 – 131,077 miles
- 2022 – 129,247 miles
- 2021 – 127,781 miles
- 2018 – 127,184 miles
- 2017 – 126,927 miles
- 2016 – 126,328 miles
- 2015 – 118,290 miles
- 2014 – 111,335 miles
- 2013 – 108,592 miles
- 2012 – 106,866 miles
- 2011 – 105,019 miles
- 2010 – 100,988 miles
- 2009 – 95,902 miles
- 2008 – 90,281 miles
- 2007 – 77,570 miles
- 2006 – 61,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,033 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heatshield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,033 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,033 miles
- Test number
- 766230008244
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components
Fail140,032 miles (+4,804)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,032 miles
- Test number
- 333140813079
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components
Pass135,228 miles (+1)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 135,228 miles
- Test number
- 648790901093
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail135,227 miles (+4,150)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,227 miles
- Test number
- 452158114948
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,077 miles (+1,830)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 131,077 miles
- Test number
- 792072830958
- AdvisoryRear Body not fully secure damage around the boot area . boot secured shut with tape (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to most of the underside
Pass129,247 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 129,247 miles
- Test number
- 666490501755
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,781 miles (+597)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,781 miles
- Test number
- 520120477884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,184 miles (+257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 127,184 miles
- Test number
- 734277211035
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,927 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 126,927 miles
- Test number
- 354795538272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,923 miles (+595)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,923 miles
- Test number
- 111311630014
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass126,328 miles (+8,038)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 126,328 miles
- Test number
- 459280739878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,290 miles (+6,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 118,290 miles
- Test number
- 976135624913
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear bothsides (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,335 miles (+2,743)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 111,335 miles
- Test number
- 667551944269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,592 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,592 miles
- Test number
- 426200143226
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass108,592 miles (+1,726)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 108,592 miles
- Test number
- 776900543290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,866 miles (+1,847)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 106,866 miles
- Test number
- 428576732224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,019 miles (+4,031)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 105,019 miles
- Test number
- 578016731293
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split/crack
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edge
- NoteFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
- NoteN/s/siderepeater lens cracked
Pass100,988 miles (+5,086)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 100,988 miles
- Test number
- 711138930274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,902 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 95,902 miles
- Test number
- 690549739293
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail95,898 miles (+5,617)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,898 miles
- Test number
- 871318339261
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,281 miles (+1,660)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 90,281 miles
- Test number
- 920109038293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,621 miles (+11,051)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 88,621 miles
- Test number
- 233607538117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,570 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 77,570 miles
- Test number
- 773709027114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,569 miles (+15,771)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,569 miles
- Test number
- 701068327152
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,798 miles (+6,000)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 61,798 miles
- Test number
- 650099276211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 55,798 miles
- Test number
- 791670136138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S55 GLJ
- Does S55 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 GLJ is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S55 GLJ?
- The MOT on S55 GLJ is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S55 GLJ done?
- S55 GLJ was recorded at 140,033 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
- Has S55 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S55 GLJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S55 GLJ 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 GLJ find?
- S55 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear exhaust heatshield loose; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective, and 4 more.
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