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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 3,227 cc

Y872 LRNMOT history

Y872 LRN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,575 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 LRN
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
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 LRN was last recorded at 81,575 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,638 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,937 miles
Average per year
3,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,575 miles
  • 2023 – 76,515 miles
  • 2022 – 73,665 miles
  • 2021 – 70,757 miles
  • 2020 – 67,147 miles
  • 2019 – 63,262 miles
  • 2018 – 60,146 miles
  • 2017 – 55,932 miles
  • 2016 – 51,608 miles
  • 2015 – 47,744 miles
  • 2014 – 44,949 miles
  • 2013 – 40,362 miles
  • 2012 – 36,417 miles
  • 2011 – 33,019 miles
  • 2010 – 31,048 miles
  • 2009 – 29,530 miles
  • 2008 – 27,426 miles
  • 2007 – 24,348 miles
  • 2006 – 20,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,575 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm...central ball joint... attaching to base of shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,575 miles (+3,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,575 miles
    Test number
    287217193738
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    997510000889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,638 miles (+1,123)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    724636387882
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,515 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    334410338984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm...central ball joint... attaching to base of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers mirror glass deteriorated

  5. Fail76,515 miles (+2,850)5 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    266110348032
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy age related cracking and inner edge heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy age related cracking and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear brake pipes up to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm...central ball joint... attaching to base of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers mirror glass deteriorated

  6. Pass73,665 miles (+2,908)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    903283680227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes and above rear sub frame and to both rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge heavily worn
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass70,757 miles (+3,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,757 miles
    Test number
    610634290526
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (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 perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass67,147 miles (+3,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    609705696169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass63,262 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    746016442837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,146 miles (+4,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    904711946872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges scrubbed 225/60r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass55,932 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    568442868290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,608 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,608 miles
    Test number
    299395918836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,744 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,744 miles
    Test number
    689521315103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,949 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,949 miles
    Test number
    609789814158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,362 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,362 miles
    Test number
    135370883491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,417 miles (+3,398)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    259837482075
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSrs light on.

  17. Pass33,019 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,019 miles
    Test number
    215500791046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,048 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,048 miles
    Test number
    390737970081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,530 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,530 miles
    Test number
    522002519125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,426 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,426 miles
    Test number
    444842218119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,348 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    292229877077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,757 miles
    Test number
    493330986072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 LRN

Does Y872 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 LRN is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y872 LRN?
The MOT on Y872 LRN is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 LRN done?
Y872 LRN was recorded at 81,575 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
Has Y872 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 LRN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y872 LRN 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 Y872 LRN find?
Y872 LRN passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine area, and 1 more.

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