Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
Y278 GAJMOT history
Y278 GAJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 162,811 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 162,811 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 GAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 GAJ was last recorded at 162,811 miles on 1 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 162,811 miles · 30 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 162,811 miles
- 2021 – 162,811 miles
- 2020 – 142,919 miles
- 2019 – 115,903 miles
- 2018 – 103,366 miles
- 2017 – 99,255 miles
- 2016 – 96,458 miles
- 2015 – 93,875 miles
- 2014 – 92,174 miles
- 2013 – 87,717 miles
- 2012 – 81,823 miles
- 2011 – 77,369 miles
- 2010 – 72,078 miles
- 2009 – 65,066 miles
- 2008 – 59,260 miles
- 2006 – 47,170 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,811 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front and rear tyres perished in tread area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,811 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 162,811 miles
- Test number
- 894243561198
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,811 miles (+19,892)4 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,811 miles
- Test number
- 391765596139
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,919 miles (+27,016)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 142,919 miles
- Test number
- 413941320548
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Misty (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,903 miles (+12,537)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,903 miles
- Test number
- 140794839968
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum
Pass103,366 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 103,366 miles
- Test number
- 579342594217
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres perished
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished
Pass99,255 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,255 miles
- Test number
- 857407154003
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres perished in tread area
Fail99,255 miles (+2,797)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,255 miles
- Test number
- 784061541228
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBoth head lamps lightly misted
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres perished in tread area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,458 miles (+2,583)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,458 miles
- Test number
- 595457100011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside and Nearside rear tyres perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass93,875 miles (+1,701)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,875 miles
- Test number
- 898276635150
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteWindscreen damaged outside drivers view Nearside upper corner
Pass92,174 miles (+4,457)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 92,174 miles
- Test number
- 297474654138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,717 miles (+5,894)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 87,717 miles
- Test number
- 575933033147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,823 miles (+4,454)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 81,823 miles
- Test number
- 276553252173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,369 miles (+5,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 77,369 miles
- Test number
- 367297091060
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass72,078 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 72,078 miles
- Test number
- 473379630101
- AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,066 miles (+5,806)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 65,066 miles
- Test number
- 280032859481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,260 miles (+12,090)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 59,260 miles
- Test number
- 404096638130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 47,170 miles
- Test number
- 723224866183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y278 GAJ
- Does Y278 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 GAJ expired on 2 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 GAJ?
- The MOT on Y278 GAJ expired on 2 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 GAJ done?
- Y278 GAJ was recorded at 162,811 miles at its MOT on 1 Jan 2022, an average of 7,435 miles a year.
- Has Y278 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 GAJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y278 GAJ 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 Y278 GAJ find?
- Y278 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.
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