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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

X1 JLJMOT history

X1 JLJ is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
79,087 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 JLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 JLJ was last recorded at 79,087 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,080 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,087 miles
  • 2021 – 77,394 miles
  • 2019 – 73,321 miles
  • 2018 – 72,952 miles
  • 2017 – 69,850 miles
  • 2016 – 67,870 miles
  • 2015 – 63,493 miles
  • 2014 – 57,724 miles
  • 2013 – 49,486 miles
  • 2012 – 45,083 miles
  • 2011 – 40,793 miles
  • 2010 – 38,369 miles
  • 2009 – 35,965 miles
  • 2008 – 28,485 miles
  • 2007 – 18,631 miles
  • 2006 – 16,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,087 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,087 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,087 miles
    Test number
    752041189016
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
  2. Fail79,080 miles (+1,686)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    857681223222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
  3. Pass77,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    909109528409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail77,394 miles (+2)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    915852266776
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail77,392 miles (+4,071)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    200788541890
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s /f and o/s/f jacking points corroded, not within p/a
    • AdvisoryOil on gearbox
  6. Pass73,321 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    455146667295
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail73,314 miles (+362)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    143240435800
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jets ? (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint [pressed in hub ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass72,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    506023576789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,952 miles (+3,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    776445128268
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass69,850 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    633659142429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak Diff leaking
  11. Fail69,846 miles (+1,976)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,846 miles
    Test number
    583084906553
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak Diff leaking
  12. Pass67,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    448946834536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff and auto gear box
  13. Fail67,870 miles (+4,377)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    858697288348
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both rfont (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff and auto gear box
  14. Pass63,493 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,493 miles
    Test number
    948937375177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,724 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    448062984122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,486 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    836494763026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,083 miles (+4,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    538518662013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass40,793 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    917292651075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,369 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    144847760432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,965 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,965 miles
    Test number
    930261469000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,485 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,485 miles
    Test number
    662321178048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,631 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,631 miles
    Test number
    124032377492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    524652646046
    • NoteA nail in nearside front tyre

Questions about X1 JLJ

Does X1 JLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X1 JLJ expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X1 JLJ?
The MOT on X1 JLJ expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X1 JLJ done?
X1 JLJ was recorded at 79,087 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
Has X1 JLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 JLJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X1 JLJ 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 X1 JLJ find?
X1 JLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: general corrosion underside.

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