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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

Y23 ESAMOT history

Y23 ESA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 7 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

Y23 ESA silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,853 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 ESA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 ESA was last recorded at 128,853 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 25,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,489 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
25,364 miles
Average per year
12,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,853 miles
  • 2025 – 103,489 miles
  • 2024 – 97,714 miles
  • 2023 – 89,747 miles
  • 2022 – 80,992 miles
  • 2021 – 69,599 miles
  • 2020 – 57,808 miles
  • 2019 – 40,387 miles
  • 2017 – 26,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,853 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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low @ 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,853 miles (+25,364)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,853 miles
    Test number
    934261402029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,489 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    417499211664
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO BODY WORK
    • AdvisoryFEW STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
  3. Fail103,461 miles (+5,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,461 miles
    Test number
    147572172118
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  4. Pass97,714 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    788709699179
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail97,713 miles (+7,966)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    920597027788
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    954641351707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail89,747 miles (+8,755)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    826375703467
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    681664392568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail80,992 miles (+11,393)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    384614024798
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass69,599 miles (+11,791)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,599 miles
    Test number
    293269240429
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre staring to get low in parts 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre staring to get low in parts 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,808 miles (+17,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    439721493363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass40,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,387 miles
    Test number
    332609271294
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Fail40,382 miles (+14,243)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    858453811287
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Pass26,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,139 miles
    Test number
    685916707304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in the sidewall

Questions about Y23 ESA

Does Y23 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ESA is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 ESA?
The MOT on Y23 ESA is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 ESA done?
Y23 ESA was recorded at 128,853 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 12,692 miles a year.
Has Y23 ESA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 ESA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 ESA 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 Y23 ESA find?
Y23 ESA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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