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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

Y1 GRUMOT history

Y1 GRU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 323,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
323,229 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 GRU was last recorded at 323,229 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 7,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
315,667 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,562 miles
Average per year
11,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 323,229 miles
  • 2024 – 315,667 miles
  • 2023 – 298,526 miles
  • 2022 – 297,549 miles
  • 2021 – 296,549 miles
  • 2019 – 291,662 miles
  • 2018 – 283,310 miles
  • 2017 – 270,328 miles
  • 2016 – 260,782 miles
  • 2015 – 251,734 miles
  • 2013 – 241,551 miles
  • 2012 – 234,636 miles
  • 2011 – 227,996 miles
  • 2010 – 202,597 miles
  • 2009 – 172,277 miles
  • 2008 – 144,672 miles
  • 2007 – 118,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass323,229 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass323,229 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    323,229 miles
    Test number
    402011487162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass315,667 miles (+17,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    315,667 miles
    Test number
    862881949380
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass298,526 miles (+977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    298,526 miles
    Test number
    450964048109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass297,549 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    297,549 miles
    Test number
    913010331926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass296,549 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    296,549 miles
    Test number
    659231601463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass291,662 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    291,662 miles
    Test number
    270254655884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass283,310 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    283,310 miles
    Test number
    959278109835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass270,328 miles (+9,546)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    270,328 miles
    Test number
    261602557244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass260,782 miles (+9,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    260,782 miles
    Test number
    932562035557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  10. Pass251,734 miles (+10,183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    251,734 miles
    Test number
    738229215081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass241,551 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    241,551 miles
    Test number
    198612563319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass234,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    234,636 miles
    Test number
    285866642368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail234,636 miles (+6,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,636 miles
    Test number
    385145842363
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass227,996 miles (+210)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    227,996 miles
    Test number
    748201741323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 x dust covers split front
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Fail227,786 miles (+25,189)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,786 miles
    Test number
    359236431345
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDust covers split nsf osf suspension arms
    • NoteNsr osr tyres 0mm inner shoulders
    • NoteOil leak engine area
    • NoteOsf tyre low tread depth outer shoulder

  16. Pass202,597 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    202,597 miles
    Test number
    781915830330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail202,590 miles (+30,313)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,590 miles
    Test number
    123588820322
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail172,277 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,277 miles
    Test number
    114430139349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  19. Pass172,277 miles (+27,605)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    172,277 miles
    Test number
    980130839308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  20. Pass144,672 miles (+26,025)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    144,672 miles
    Test number
    713875418336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    118,647 miles
    Test number
    730346127311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 GRU

Does Y1 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 GRU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y1 GRU?
The MOT on Y1 GRU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 GRU done?
Y1 GRU was recorded at 323,229 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 11,353 miles a year.
Has Y1 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 GRU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on Y1 GRU 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 Y1 GRU find?
Y1 GRU passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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