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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 4,999 cc

Y284 LJXMOT history

Y284 LJX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
110,607 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 LJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 LJX was last recorded at 110,607 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,550 miles · 14 May 2019
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,607 miles
  • 2019 – 110,550 miles
  • 2018 – 110,193 miles
  • 2017 – 110,078 miles
  • 2016 – 108,667 miles
  • 2014 – 106,807 miles
  • 2013 – 105,347 miles
  • 2012 – 104,765 miles
  • 2011 – 98,536 miles
  • 2010 – 92,460 miles
  • 2009 – 88,344 miles
  • 2008 – 82,900 miles
  • 2007 – 77,021 miles
  • 2006 – 69,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,607 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at flexy pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension casting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to inspect some components

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,607 miles (+57)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    128493580552
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at flexy pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension casting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to inspect some components

  2. Pass110,550 miles (+357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    695684769033
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight play lower joint. (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,193 miles (+115)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    654809231143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings corroded, near side & offside front

  4. Pass110,078 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,078 miles
    Test number
    851961667827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass110,066 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    480749651923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass108,667 miles (+1,860)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,667 miles
    Test number
    230657186121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass106,807 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    315307344224
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail106,807 miles (+1,460)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    649476444219
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass105,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    277729813202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,347 miles (+582)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    347538213219
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass104,765 miles (+6,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    666164762114
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass98,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    228313551488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail98,536 miles (+6,076)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    656112051182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,460 miles (+4,116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,460 miles
    Test number
    113773850120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,344 miles (+5,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    134416349135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,900 miles (+5,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    764827138127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass77,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,021 miles
    Test number
    531367137169
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail77,021 miles (+7,568)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,021 miles
    Test number
    721427437179
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    651402226130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y284 LJX

Does Y284 LJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y284 LJX expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y284 LJX?
The MOT on Y284 LJX expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y284 LJX done?
Y284 LJX was recorded at 110,607 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has Y284 LJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 LJX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on Y284 LJX 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 Y284 LJX find?
Y284 LJX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside rear battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on disc; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at flexy pipe, and 11 more.

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