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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 3,227 cc

X79 HBNMOT history

X79 HBN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2025
Mileage
165,279 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 HBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,227 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 HBN was last recorded at 165,279 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,197 miles · 30 May 2019
Between the last two tests
1,082 miles
Average per year
4,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,279 miles
  • 2019 – 164,197 miles
  • 2018 – 163,852 miles
  • 2015 – 161,795 miles
  • 2013 – 161,193 miles
  • 2012 – 156,687 miles
  • 2010 – 140,009 miles
  • 2009 – 126,200 miles
  • 2008 – 109,612 miles
  • 2007 – 95,220 miles
  • 2006 – 78,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,279 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,279 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,279 miles
    Test number
    149648872281
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail165,279 miles (+1,082)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,279 miles
    Test number
    824551113499
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass164,197 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,197 miles
    Test number
    732794254010
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  4. Fail164,197 miles (+345)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,197 miles
    Test number
    192525568777
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  5. Pass163,852 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,852 miles
    Test number
    404322776289
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail163,852 miles (+2,057)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,852 miles
    Test number
    576740884564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass161,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    161,795 miles
    Test number
    136156295190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,795 miles (+602)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,795 miles
    Test number
    745335895164
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  9. Pass161,193 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    161,193 miles
    Test number
    595359133027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail161,193 miles (+4,506)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,193 miles
    Test number
    865679333017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass156,687 miles (+16,678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    156,687 miles
    Test number
    888450742075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,009 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    140,009 miles
    Test number
    311481560250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail140,002 miles (+13,802)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,002 miles
    Test number
    843306450234
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass126,200 miles (+16,588)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    126,200 miles
    Test number
    714708339293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  15. Pass109,612 miles (+14,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    711714308037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail95,220 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    712934407050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  17. Pass95,220 miles (+16,239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    821874007072
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass78,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    194366806487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,987 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,987 miles
    Test number
    850326806093
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about X79 HBN

Does X79 HBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 HBN expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 HBN?
The MOT on X79 HBN expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 HBN done?
X79 HBN was recorded at 165,279 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 4,635 miles a year.
Has X79 HBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 HBN has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X79 HBN 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 X79 HBN find?
X79 HBN passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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