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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T91 ELMMOT history

T91 ELM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
116,313 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T91 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T91 ELM was last recorded at 116,313 miles on 14 Oct 2023, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,910 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,403 miles
Average per year
4,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,313 miles
  • 2022 – 114,910 miles
  • 2021 – 113,454 miles
  • 2020 – 110,555 miles
  • 2019 – 106,912 miles
  • 2018 – 103,150 miles
  • 2017 – 98,963 miles
  • 2016 – 94,609 miles
  • 2015 – 90,880 miles
  • 2014 – 85,200 miles
  • 2013 – 80,381 miles
  • 2012 – 75,341 miles
  • 2011 – 69,401 miles
  • 2010 – 63,354 miles
  • 2009 – 57,581 miles
  • 2008 – 50,484 miles
  • 2007 – 42,228 miles
  • 2006 – 35,233 miles
  • 2005 – 29,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,313 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under tray preventing ispection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,313 miles (+1,403)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    661554694620
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass114,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    985244961833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,910 miles (+1,456)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    705703223090
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    261656680378
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,454 miles (+2,899)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    776303287588
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    649539238904
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,555 miles (+3,643)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    311145204441
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,912 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    724699848984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    552624254713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,150 miles (+4,187)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    408203864898
    • 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass98,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,963 miles
    Test number
    200697710378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,963 miles (+4,354)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,963 miles
    Test number
    695897648482
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft coupling damaged

  13. Pass94,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,609 miles
    Test number
    384474480477
    • AdvisoryUnder tray preventing ispection

  14. Fail94,609 miles (+3,729)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,609 miles
    Test number
    292617858396
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray preventing ispection

  15. Pass90,880 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    802537326705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,666 miles (+5,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    305112672450
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass85,200 miles (+4,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    528247474241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,381 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    379273283479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,341 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    719916782202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,401 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    205736461275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,354 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    761453070209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    460527369206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,581 miles (+7,097)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    631727669281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass50,484 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    163219988232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,228 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    804270977255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,050 miles (+1,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    870312657081
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass35,233 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    303970496203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    354403385412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,890 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    291313785230
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Questions about T91 ELM

Does T91 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T91 ELM expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T91 ELM?
The MOT on T91 ELM expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T91 ELM done?
T91 ELM was recorded at 116,313 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2023, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
Has T91 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T91 ELM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T91 ELM 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 T91 ELM find?
T91 ELM failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2023 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside rear position lamp not working; offside front side repeater not working, and 5 more.

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