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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T243 JALMOT history

T243 JAL is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
125,978 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 JAL was last recorded at 125,978 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,978 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,978 miles
  • 2024 – 73,211 miles
  • 2023 – 70,114 miles
  • 2019 – 69,873 miles
  • 2018 – 63,787 miles
  • 2017 – 62,274 miles
  • 2016 – 59,748 miles
  • 2015 – 57,048 miles
  • 2014 – 52,740 miles
  • 2013 – 48,473 miles
  • 2012 – 45,566 miles
  • 2011 – 42,035 miles
  • 2010 – 37,982 miles
  • 2009 – 35,694 miles
  • 2008 – 34,086 miles
  • 2007 – 31,874 miles
  • 2006 – 28,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,978 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,978 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    674454483702
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail125,978 miles (+52,767)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    334821806485
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass73,211 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    233670693940
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail73,200 miles (+3,086)4 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    480688434865
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,114 miles (+241)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,114 miles
    Test number
    873145993399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  6. Pass69,873 miles (+6,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,873 miles
    Test number
    516329664134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass63,787 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,787 miles
    Test number
    190170266693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,274 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    963496591798
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable items

  9. Pass59,748 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    809151547899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    219463675155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,048 miles (+4,308)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    267149665170
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass52,740 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    267883454449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail52,740 miles (+4,267)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    335383054138
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass48,473 miles (+2,907)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    116682673178
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass45,566 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    428723262156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,035 miles (+44)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    186087741136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f caster arm ball joint

  17. Fail41,991 miles (+4,009)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    437964041167
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f caster arm ball joint

  18. Pass37,982 miles (+2,288)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    341448950194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Note2 small cracks in o/s/r exhaust.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass35,694 miles (+1,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    110330269137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass34,086 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    362720338114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,874 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    204373127498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,696 miles
    Test number
    701282306191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T243 JAL

Does T243 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T243 JAL expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T243 JAL?
The MOT on T243 JAL expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T243 JAL done?
T243 JAL was recorded at 125,978 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
Has T243 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 JAL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T243 JAL 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 T243 JAL find?
T243 JAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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