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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,799 cc

Y3 MJDMOT history

Y3 MJD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,331 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 MJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 MJD was last recorded at 135,331 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,323 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,331 miles
  • 2025 – 132,961 miles
  • 2024 – 129,582 miles
  • 2023 – 126,164 miles
  • 2022 – 123,139 miles
  • 2021 – 120,223 miles
  • 2020 – 116,504 miles
  • 2019 – 110,420 miles
  • 2018 – 101,131 miles
  • 2017 – 90,948 miles
  • 2016 – 79,676 miles
  • 2015 – 67,449 miles
  • 2014 – 56,474 miles
  • 2013 – 49,156 miles
  • 2012 – 42,514 miles
  • 2011 – 34,946 miles
  • 2010 – 29,373 miles
  • 2009 – 23,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,331 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips above rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,331 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,331 miles
    Test number
    590842712314
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail135,323 miles (+2,362)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,323 miles
    Test number
    413304100547
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (banana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (banana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass132,961 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,961 miles
    Test number
    416594535970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail132,917 miles (+3,335)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,917 miles
    Test number
    299290920745
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass129,582 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,582 miles
    Test number
    535324238445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail129,554 miles (+3,390)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,554 miles
    Test number
    965584487594
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,164 miles (+3,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,164 miles
    Test number
    211005752016
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass123,139 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,139 miles
    Test number
    675856102480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,223 miles (+3,719)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,223 miles
    Test number
    901014376618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in several places across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,504 miles (+6,084)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,504 miles
    Test number
    954190441085
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass110,420 miles (+9,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,420 miles
    Test number
    821411601565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,131 miles (+10,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,131 miles
    Test number
    325441138250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass90,948 miles (+11,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    591020109423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass79,676 miles (+12,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    209381508239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass67,449 miles (+10,975)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    755860645028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass56,474 miles (+7,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    317621244000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,156 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    549175443060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,514 miles (+7,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    387001052039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,946 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    209078141044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,373 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    192013150415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,065 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    503718569013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,995 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,995 miles
    Test number
    731054569055
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about Y3 MJD

Does Y3 MJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 MJD is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 MJD?
The MOT on Y3 MJD is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 MJD done?
Y3 MJD was recorded at 135,331 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,593 miles a year.
Has Y3 MJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 MJD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 MJD 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 Y3 MJD find?
Y3 MJD passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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