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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,966 cc

T531 BLRMOT history

T531 BLR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2023
Mileage
126,156 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 BLR was last recorded at 126,156 miles on 29 Dec 2021, 6,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,909 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,247 miles
Average per year
5,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,156 miles
  • 2020 – 119,909 miles
  • 2019 – 117,926 miles
  • 2018 – 108,869 miles
  • 2016 – 99,518 miles
  • 2015 – 98,671 miles
  • 2014 – 93,190 miles
  • 2013 – 88,321 miles
  • 2012 – 82,595 miles
  • 2011 – 74,451 miles
  • 2010 – 64,982 miles
  • 2009 – 55,269 miles
  • 2008 – 46,698 miles
  • 2007 – 36,742 miles
  • 2006 – 35,222 miles
  • 2005 – 31,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,156 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.

  • Sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,156 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,156 miles
    Test number
    351599789907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,909 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    526566797100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,926 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    363781895150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,869 miles
    Test number
    235658628728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,869 miles (+7,797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,869 miles
    Test number
    821775559069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass101,072 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    595936816635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass99,518 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,518 miles
    Test number
    684980279911
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

  8. Fail99,496 miles (+825)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    990137146510
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

  9. Pass98,671 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,671 miles
    Test number
    103982429174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail98,666 miles (+5,476)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    886412625073
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass93,190 miles (+4,869)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    366423514020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front exhaust mounts corroded.

  12. Pass88,321 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,321 miles
    Test number
    436845403078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,595 miles (+8,144)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    826997602054
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r brake hoses perished
    • NoteO/s & n/s/r exhaust heat shields insecure
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass74,451 miles (+9,469)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    255835411019
    • Note2 exhaust mounts broken
    • NoteO/s wiper blade splitting
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose fowling on lower suspension arm

  15. Pass64,982 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    261459100057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,269 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    231660219068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,698 miles (+9,956)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    944732718041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside steering rack gaitor misted with oil

  18. Pass36,742 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,742 miles
    Test number
    404623507047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,222 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,222 miles
    Test number
    890810336176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2006
    Odometer
    31,169 miles
    Test number
    451241935176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 BLR

Does T531 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 BLR expired on 2 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 BLR?
The MOT on T531 BLR expired on 2 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 BLR done?
T531 BLR was recorded at 126,156 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2021, an average of 5,710 miles a year.
Has T531 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 BLR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on T531 BLR 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 T531 BLR find?
T531 BLR passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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