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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

Y8 FHMMOT history

Y8 FHM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
91,570 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 FHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 FHM was last recorded at 91,570 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 8,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2018: 67,456 miles, lower than 67,462 miles on 10 Jan 2018.

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
82,715 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,855 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,570 miles
  • 2022 – 82,715 miles
  • 2021 – 78,206 miles
  • 2020 – 76,649 miles
  • 2019 – 72,102 miles
  • 2018 – 67,456 miles
  • 2016 – 55,890 miles
  • 2015 – 45,335 miles
  • 2014 – 43,756 miles
  • 2013 – 41,855 miles
  • 2012 – 39,593 miles
  • 2011 – 37,223 miles
  • 2010 – 34,464 miles
  • 2009 – 31,286 miles
  • 2008 – 27,789 miles
  • 2007 – 23,973 miles
  • 2006 – 20,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,570 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,570 miles (+8,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    563107141033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass82,715 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    437481246980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,206 miles (+1,557)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    973172875032
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,649 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    174313713011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail76,648 miles (+4,546)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,648 miles
    Test number
    174967785714
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,102 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    909480524430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail72,086 miles (+4,630)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,086 miles
    Test number
    596769986742
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,456 miles (-6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    252825010050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail67,462 miles (+11,572)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    680636729454
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass55,890 miles (+10,555)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    533205961950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,335 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    145640345035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass43,756 miles (+1,901)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,756 miles
    Test number
    338883804467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front air bag gaitor in poor condition

  13. Pass41,855 miles (+39)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,855 miles
    Test number
    387077203447
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/side damper gaiter in poor condition
    • NoteO/side rear tyre worn on edge

  14. Fail41,816 miles (+2,223)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    218648773453
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/side damper gaiter in poor condition
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on edge

  15. Pass39,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    455650382196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,593 miles (+2,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    769110682156
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Pass37,223 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    557119071192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,464 miles (+3,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,464 miles
    Test number
    340949050125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  19. Pass31,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,286 miles
    Test number
    361719459184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,286 miles (+3,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,286 miles
    Test number
    460729959117
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  21. Pass27,789 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,789 miles
    Test number
    692082588101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,973 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,973 miles
    Test number
    773136377130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,244 miles
    Test number
    280270486454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 FHM

Does Y8 FHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 FHM expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 FHM?
The MOT on Y8 FHM expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 FHM done?
Y8 FHM was recorded at 91,570 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has Y8 FHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 FHM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y8 FHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 FHM find?
Y8 FHM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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