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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 3,227 cc

Y281 ODKMOT history

Y281 ODK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
137,810 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 ODK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,227 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 ODK was last recorded at 137,810 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2015: 11,892 miles, lower than 118,917 miles on 13 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,790 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
2,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,810 miles
  • 2025 – 136,790 miles
  • 2024 – 134,914 miles
  • 2023 – 133,331 miles
  • 2022 – 131,781 miles
  • 2021 – 130,610 miles
  • 2020 – 127,862 miles
  • 2019 – 125,726 miles
  • 2018 – 123,444 miles
  • 2017 – 122,340 miles
  • 2016 – 120,676 miles
  • 2015 – 11,892 miles
  • 2014 – 116,556 miles
  • 2013 – 113,561 miles
  • 2012 – 109,584 miles
  • 2011 – 105,589 miles
  • 2010 – 101,639 miles
  • 2009 – 99,453 miles
  • 2008 – 95,657 miles
  • 2007 – 90,843 miles
  • 2006 – 84,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,810 miles
  • AdvisoryBody corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel archesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reducedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,810 miles (+1,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    129829991684
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

  2. Pass136,790 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,790 miles
    Test number
    663587325487
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

  3. Fail136,773 miles (+1,859)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,773 miles
    Test number
    890023990721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top / Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top / Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

  4. Pass134,914 miles (+1,583)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,914 miles
    Test number
    419580630431
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion - Outer wheel arches
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber casing corroded

  5. Pass133,331 miles (+1,550)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,331 miles
    Test number
    264131358700
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted (covering inspection of components & prescribed areas)

  6. Pass131,781 miles (+1,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    586877967577
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays preventing full inspection of sills
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Pass130,610 miles (+2,748)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,610 miles
    Test number
    845206676284
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure/Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted (covering inspection of components & mountings)

  8. Fail127,862 miles (+2,136)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,862 miles
    Test number
    549610279931
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering inspection of mounts & prescribed areas

  9. Pass125,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,726 miles
    Test number
    812988084503
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion: inner rear sills
    • AdvisorySuspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

  10. Fail125,726 miles (+2,282)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,726 miles
    Test number
    867549866991
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion: inner rear sills
    • AdvisorySuspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

  11. Pass123,444 miles (+1,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    916602164805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sills and arches corroded

  12. Pass122,340 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,340 miles
    Test number
    720442674121
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Sills and arches (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody suspension, steering and braking components corroded

  13. Fail122,319 miles (+1,643)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,319 miles
    Test number
    453877881937
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll underbody suspension, steering & brake components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion sills & arches (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass120,676 miles (+108,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,676 miles
    Test number
    679324748200
    • AdvisoryAll suspension, steering & brake components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass11,892 miles (-107,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    11,892 miles
    Test number
    244870508457
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail118,917 miles (+2,361)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    528206720697
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass116,556 miles (+2,995)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,556 miles
    Test number
    719039374296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension front arm bushes

  18. Pass113,561 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,561 miles
    Test number
    327588483239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass109,584 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    425124482291
    • 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)

  20. Fail109,467 miles (+3,878)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,467 miles
    Test number
    178220482204
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  21. Pass105,589 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    856109091247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,639 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,639 miles
    Test number
    460789270210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,453 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    654290419361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,657 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,657 miles
    Test number
    172079858290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,843 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    972122487259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    554708356249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 ODK

Does Y281 ODK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 ODK is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 ODK?
The MOT on Y281 ODK is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 ODK done?
Y281 ODK was recorded at 137,810 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,710 miles a year.
Has Y281 ODK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 ODK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 ODK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 ODK find?
Y281 ODK passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: body corrosion - inner/outer sills & wheel arches; brake pipes slightly corroded; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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