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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,190 cc

Y229 CBTMOT history

Y229 CBT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,193 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 CBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,190 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 CBT was last recorded at 93,193 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 5,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,832 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,361 miles
Average per year
6,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,193 miles
  • 2025 – 87,832 miles
  • 2024 – 83,741 miles
  • 2023 – 78,751 miles
  • 2022 – 72,984 miles
  • 2021 – 66,887 miles
  • 2020 – 66,052 miles
  • 2019 – 52,510 miles
  • 2018 – 33,751 miles
  • 2017 – 21,892 miles
  • 2016 – 21,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,193 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,193 miles (+5,361)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    923928141922
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,832 miles (+4,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    811421756274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,741 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    158194318392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail83,735 miles (+4,984)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    412391583312
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass78,751 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    137108921617
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box breaking up inside
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  6. Pass72,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    480162276376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail72,984 miles (+6,097)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    287949624720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,887 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,887 miles
    Test number
    158788356269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    785076272048
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

  10. Fail66,052 miles (+13,542)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    787542194784
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

  11. Pass52,510 miles (+18,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    911789152861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush going into arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

  12. Pass33,751 miles (+11,859)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    100118779888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,892 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,892 miles
    Test number
    222650932722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,828 miles
    Test number
    119757003191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 CBT

Does Y229 CBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 CBT is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 CBT?
The MOT on Y229 CBT is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 CBT done?
Y229 CBT was recorded at 93,193 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,983 miles a year.
Has Y229 CBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 CBT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y229 CBT 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 Y229 CBT find?
Y229 CBT passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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