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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 3,227 cc

Y1 GMBMOT history

Y1 GMB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
148,915 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 GMB
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
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 GMB was last recorded at 148,915 miles on 11 May 2022, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2020: 147,326 miles, lower than 194,774 miles on 1 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,424 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,915 miles
  • 2021 – 148,424 miles
  • 2020 – 147,326 miles
  • 2019 – 194,774 miles
  • 2018 – 139,741 miles
  • 2017 – 136,055 miles
  • 2016 – 131,143 miles
  • 2015 – 125,809 miles
  • 2014 – 120,764 miles
  • 2013 – 115,540 miles
  • 2012 – 110,761 miles
  • 2011 – 104,962 miles
  • 2010 – 98,440 miles
  • 2009 – 93,546 miles
  • 2008 – 87,733 miles
  • 2007 – 77,092 miles
  • 2006 – 64,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,915 miles (+491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    161665581199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass148,424 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,424 miles
    Test number
    666542257597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,326 miles (-47,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,326 miles
    Test number
    538159429440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass194,774 miles (+55,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    194,774 miles
    Test number
    399094523145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    527293899943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,741 miles (+3,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    473766095292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  7. Pass136,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,055 miles
    Test number
    313490135159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail136,055 miles (+4,912)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,055 miles
    Test number
    790895035390
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass131,143 miles (+5,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    920258817543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass125,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,809 miles
    Test number
    117634955487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,809 miles (+5,045)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,809 miles
    Test number
    289604855025
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass120,764 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,764 miles
    Test number
    635385454061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,540 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    189526053050
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass110,761 miles (+5,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    387464452049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass104,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    576959241048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail104,962 miles (+6,522)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    165948241495
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail98,440 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    171567340484
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass98,440 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    794867140000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail98,414 miles (+4,868)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,414 miles
    Test number
    994946140091
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass93,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    292940849076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,546 miles (+5,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    582650849021
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass87,733 miles (+180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    562069638014
    • NoteHeadlamp switch loose (advice)

  23. Fail87,553 miles (+10,461)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    491988628078
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteHeadlamp switch loose (advice)

  24. Pass77,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    100636947488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,092 miles (+13,023)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    624816847073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass64,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    502517746083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,069 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    404297746052
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y1 GMB

Does Y1 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y1 GMB expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y1 GMB?
The MOT on Y1 GMB expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y1 GMB done?
Y1 GMB was recorded at 148,915 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has Y1 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 GMB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on Y1 GMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y1 GMB find?
Y1 GMB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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