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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T559 BDPMOT history

T559 BDP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2023
Mileage
199,814 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T559 BDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T559 BDP was last recorded at 199,814 miles on 21 Apr 2022, 3,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,825 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,989 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,814 miles
  • 2021 – 195,825 miles
  • 2020 – 192,508 miles
  • 2019 – 186,093 miles
  • 2018 – 179,794 miles
  • 2017 – 179,742 miles
  • 2016 – 174,154 miles
  • 2015 – 166,809 miles
  • 2014 – 159,512 miles
  • 2013 – 156,228 miles
  • 2012 – 150,679 miles
  • 2010 – 137,006 miles
  • 2009 – 124,619 miles
  • 2008 – 114,390 miles
  • 2007 – 102,116 miles
  • 2006 – 89,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,814 miles (+3,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    199,814 miles
    Test number
    996399824692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass195,825 miles (+3,317)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    195,825 miles
    Test number
    200081564136
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass192,508 miles (+6,415)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    192,508 miles
    Test number
    159896272917
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust supports corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,093 miles (+6,299)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    186,093 miles
    Test number
    177350938115
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both left and right rear exhaust support corroded and broken, exhaust still secure.

  5. Pass179,794 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    179,794 miles
    Test number
    205496406257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail179,742 miles (+5,588)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,742 miles
    Test number
    160617606588
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap starting to perish but still seals
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still supported

  7. Pass174,154 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    174,154 miles
    Test number
    197938448537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail174,153 miles (+7,344)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,153 miles
    Test number
    392856840025
    • FailureCentre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass166,809 miles (+7,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    166,809 miles
    Test number
    146443135151
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass159,512 miles (+364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    159,512 miles
    Test number
    177584854100
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail159,148 miles (+2,920)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,148 miles
    Test number
    956300654187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass156,228 miles (+5,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    156,228 miles
    Test number
    155998743106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass150,679 miles (+13,673)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    150,679 miles
    Test number
    928441452100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe steady brackets insecure
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split at end

  14. Pass137,006 miles (+12,387)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    731044470156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,619 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    344037049172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,390 miles (+12,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,390 miles
    Test number
    832289148182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    171351157199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,116 miles (+12,730)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    994170657187
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass89,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    341003456158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T559 BDP

Does T559 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T559 BDP expired on 20 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T559 BDP?
The MOT on T559 BDP expired on 20 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T559 BDP done?
T559 BDP was recorded at 199,814 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2022, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has T559 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T559 BDP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T559 BDP 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 T559 BDP find?
T559 BDP passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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