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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 3,227 cc

Y21 GOLMOT history

Y21 GOL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
165,185 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 GOL
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 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 GOL was last recorded at 165,185 miles on 26 Aug 2024, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,840 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,185 miles
  • 2023 – 164,840 miles
  • 2022 – 164,459 miles
  • 2021 – 161,847 miles
  • 2020 – 159,637 miles
  • 2019 – 157,134 miles
  • 2018 – 153,094 miles
  • 2017 – 149,702 miles
  • 2016 – 145,735 miles
  • 2015 – 141,387 miles
  • 2014 – 137,433 miles
  • 2013 – 132,898 miles
  • 2012 – 129,834 miles
  • 2011 – 126,608 miles
  • 2010 – 121,088 miles
  • 2009 – 117,740 miles
  • 2008 – 111,242 miles
  • 2007 – 103,998 miles
  • 2006 – 96,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,185 miles
  • AdvisoryFront oil leak

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,185 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,185 miles
    Test number
    696514195712
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
  2. Pass164,840 miles (+381)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,840 miles
    Test number
    842697025111
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass164,459 miles (+2,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,459 miles
    Test number
    711541105706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass161,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,847 miles
    Test number
    398513686139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,834 miles (+2,197)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,834 miles
    Test number
    900795310439
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass159,637 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,637 miles
    Test number
    646074138757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,134 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,134 miles
    Test number
    720640306204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,094 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,094 miles
    Test number
    662574941798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,702 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    149,702 miles
    Test number
    120132773752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,735 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,735 miles
    Test number
    946359022286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,360 miles (+3,973)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,360 miles
    Test number
    804408337081
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  12. Pass141,387 miles (+3,954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,387 miles
    Test number
    618659195189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass137,433 miles (+4,535)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,433 miles
    Test number
    638290604200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass132,898 miles (+3,064)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,898 miles
    Test number
    677461103298
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass129,834 miles (+3,226)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    129,834 miles
    Test number
    597277812219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSRS light ON
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass126,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,608 miles
    Test number
    245533921273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,608 miles (+5,520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,608 miles
    Test number
    417341021258
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass121,088 miles (+3,348)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,088 miles
    Test number
    180652820264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn close to legal limit (2225/60w16)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn very close to legal limit (2225/60w16)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn close to legal limit (2225/60w16)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn very close to legal limit (2225/60w16)
    • NoteSlight play in near side upper ball joint
  19. Pass117,740 miles (+6,498)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    422319709298
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSrs wrning lamp illuminated
  20. Pass111,242 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    111,242 miles
    Test number
    411714928241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,998 miles (+7,966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    532570137270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,032 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,032 miles
    Test number
    404278726255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    914748446018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 GOL

Does Y21 GOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y21 GOL expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y21 GOL?
The MOT on Y21 GOL expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y21 GOL done?
Y21 GOL was recorded at 165,185 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2024, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has Y21 GOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 GOL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y21 GOL 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 Y21 GOL find?
Y21 GOL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: front oil leak.

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