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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 3,227 cc

Y281 HRBMOT history

Y281 HRB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
134,740 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 HRB
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
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 HRB was last recorded at 134,740 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 2,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,115 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,625 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,740 miles
  • 2022 – 132,115 miles
  • 2021 – 129,017 miles
  • 2020 – 123,000 miles
  • 2019 – 118,564 miles
  • 2018 – 108,798 miles
  • 2017 – 94,385 miles
  • 2016 – 93,374 miles
  • 2014 – 92,038 miles
  • 2012 – 89,497 miles
  • 2010 – 76,972 miles
  • 2009 – 68,913 miles
  • 2008 – 60,582 miles
  • 2007 – 53,977 miles
  • 2006 – 44,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,740 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,740 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,740 miles
    Test number
    396748865103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,115 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    548328114969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,017 miles (+6,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,017 miles
    Test number
    546936565414
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,000 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    969095065449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,564 miles (+9,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,564 miles
    Test number
    824401093766
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass108,798 miles (+14,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    389071551263
    • AdvisoryAll,brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to legal limit

  7. Pass94,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    981309691031
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc worn not weakened surface rust due to standing

  8. Fail94,384 miles (+1,010)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    108632913920
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc worn not weakened surface rust due to standing

  9. Pass93,374 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    879256254561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass92,038 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,038 miles
    Test number
    627396424298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail92,038 miles (+23)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,038 miles
    Test number
    846844124294
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail92,015 miles (+2,518)4 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    407175604208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.no plate lamps dull.wipers poor.

  13. Pass89,497 miles (+2,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    996297342342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,836 miles (+9,864)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    145640222495
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted poor visability.various minor oil leaks.rear b/pipes greased.

  15. Pass76,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,972 miles
    Test number
    121835510235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,972 miles (+8,059)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,972 miles
    Test number
    312784110252
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 from rear axle

  17. Pass68,913 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    293613979445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    110927078173
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,582 miles (+6,605)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    664896278145
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass53,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,977 miles
    Test number
    921407077113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,977 miles (+9,134)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,977 miles
    Test number
    101446977173
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass44,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    780054776105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 HRB

Does Y281 HRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 HRB expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 HRB?
The MOT on Y281 HRB expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 HRB done?
Y281 HRB was recorded at 134,740 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has Y281 HRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 HRB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on Y281 HRB 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 Y281 HRB find?
Y281 HRB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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