I have a model S reg. in 2016. LED died in the top eyebrow of the passenger side cluster. Failed an MOT I believed DRLs were not included until 2018?

[sinclairsound]

I have a model S reg. in 2016. LED died in the top eyebrow of the passenger side cluster. Failed an MOT I believed DRLs were not included until 2018?

 

[vcor]

LED DRLs have been in Teslas since 2012 although the design changed over the years. The 2016 headlight module is not repairable (it's exceptionally well-sealed). The entire assembly must be replaced. Not sure I understand your question if this doesn't answer it.

 

[GazMav]

According to MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - 4. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment - Guidance - GOV.UK

They should only be tested on vehicles first used on or after 1 March 2018

 

[sinclairsound]

Unfortunately, that is what I believed too, but it transpires that a previous MOT which passed the faulty lamp was wrong!!
The actual title of the failure of the MOT is;
"Position Lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Nearside Front [4.2.1 (a) (ii)]"
Which means that the DRL is part of the sidelight and as such, the sidelight is not working. So I have to replace the unit at about £650 +VAT