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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

Y296 YASMOT history

Y296 YAS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,447 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 YAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 YAS was last recorded at 98,447 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,028 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,419 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,447 miles
  • 2025 – 94,028 miles
  • 2023 – 93,548 miles
  • 2021 – 92,696 miles
  • 2020 – 91,814 miles
  • 2015 – 91,730 miles
  • 2014 – 90,554 miles
  • 2013 – 89,667 miles
  • 2010 – 85,430 miles
  • 2009 – 83,011 miles
  • 2008 – 80,254 miles
  • 2007 – 77,977 miles
  • 2006 – 74,521 miles
  • 2005 – 61,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,447 miles (+4,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    600564184011
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass94,028 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    331570949005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,548 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,548 miles
    Test number
    538177650325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,696 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,696 miles
    Test number
    947459947026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,694 miles (+880)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,694 miles
    Test number
    528591201153
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,814 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    626810663039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,730 miles (+1,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    305608005247
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play, but is creating a grinding sound
  8. Pass90,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    127428394143
    • NoteAbs brakes has an intermittant fault
  9. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    988656394165
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  10. Fail89,667 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    805265163064
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass89,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    868365663083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    815503331391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848867621323
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail85,430 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,430 miles
    Test number
    422756700429
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass85,430 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,430 miles
    Test number
    624966800306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,011 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,011 miles
    Test number
    810793439279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,977 miles (+2,723)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,977 miles
    Test number
    372569829243
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass80,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    232294238289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail80,254 miles (+2,277)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    822774538246
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass77,977 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    954149417228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,521 miles (+12,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    150650386123
    • 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)
  22. Pass61,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2006
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    971893165386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 YAS

Does Y296 YAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 YAS is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 YAS?
The MOT on Y296 YAS is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 YAS done?
Y296 YAS was recorded at 98,447 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has Y296 YAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 YAS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y296 YAS 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 Y296 YAS find?
Y296 YAS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front lower steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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