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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

YH56 ONZMOT history

YH56 ONZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2026
Mileage
168,122 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YH56 ONZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YH56 ONZ was last recorded at 168,122 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 11,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,769 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,353 miles
Average per year
9,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,122 miles
  • 2023 – 156,769 miles
  • 2022 – 138,245 miles
  • 2021 – 126,004 miles
  • 2020 – 105,456 miles
  • 2019 – 89,256 miles
  • 2018 – 69,671 miles
  • 2017 – 65,430 miles
  • 2016 – 54,292 miles
  • 2015 – 45,849 miles
  • 2014 – 41,666 miles
  • 2013 – 36,539 miles
  • 2012 – 31,099 miles
  • 2011 – 26,652 miles
  • 2010 – 20,748 miles
  • 2009 – 17,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,122 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,122 miles (+11,353)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,122 miles
    Test number
    927087742619
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass156,769 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,769 miles
    Test number
    674629468316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail156,769 miles (+18,524)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,769 miles
    Test number
    553276176219
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust system snapped at flexy joint (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm central ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass138,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    416247917939
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail138,245 miles (+12,241)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    281683966038
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on "min"
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass126,004 miles (+20,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    330980775378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door does not open from inside

  7. Pass105,456 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,456 miles
    Test number
    490105448342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Fail105,454 miles (+16,198)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    519866102835
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass89,256 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    251941919539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail89,256 miles (+19,585)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    340733297488
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated

  11. Pass69,671 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    416477419243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,430 miles (+11,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    868027054257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    182868880481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,292 miles (+30)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    291284173397
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail54,262 miles (+8,413)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,262 miles
    Test number
    350179262917
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,849 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    692384820967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,666 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,666 miles
    Test number
    855945464239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,539 miles (+5,440)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    858539643232
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass31,099 miles (+4,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,099 miles
    Test number
    219127872186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,652 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,652 miles
    Test number
    559228041259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,748 miles (+3,624)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,748 miles
    Test number
    332082250298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre reading 1.6mm all across. strongly advise to change tyre asap

  22. Pass17,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,124 miles
    Test number
    374141559238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about YH56 ONZ

Does YH56 ONZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YH56 ONZ expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YH56 ONZ?
The MOT on YH56 ONZ expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YH56 ONZ done?
YH56 ONZ was recorded at 168,122 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 9,563 miles a year.
Has YH56 ONZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YH56 ONZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on YH56 ONZ 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 YH56 ONZ find?
YH56 ONZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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