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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,998 cc

171 TFMOT history

171 TF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 22 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,594 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
171 TF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
22 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

171 TF was last recorded at 106,594 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,856 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,738 miles
Average per year
3,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,594 miles
  • 2025 – 101,856 miles
  • 2024 – 98,355 miles
  • 2023 – 95,032 miles
  • 2022 – 91,061 miles
  • 2021 – 86,432 miles
  • 2020 – 82,046 miles
  • 2019 – 76,747 miles
  • 2018 – 72,240 miles
  • 2017 – 68,615 miles
  • 2016 – 64,203 miles
  • 2015 – 60,684 miles
  • 2014 – 58,597 miles
  • 2013 – 56,669 miles
  • 2012 – 55,218 miles
  • 2011 – 53,954 miles
  • 2010 – 52,225 miles
  • 2009 – 50,755 miles
  • 2008 – 48,874 miles
  • 2007 – 45,831 miles
  • 2006 – 42,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,594 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes running under car from front to rear
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear under floor corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,594 miles (+4,738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,594 miles
    Test number
    537682411377
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes running under car from front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass101,856 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    405399222721
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail101,836 miles (+3,481)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,836 miles
    Test number
    102501740437
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass98,355 miles (+3,323)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,355 miles
    Test number
    574907715179
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,032 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    716886022598
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail95,032 miles (+3,971)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    354153929227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass91,061 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    989394237976
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor heavily underseald

  8. Fail91,061 miles (+4,629)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,061 miles
    Test number
    163362503056
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor heavily underseald

  9. Pass86,432 miles (+4,386)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    599070112697
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear under floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under floor corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass82,046 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,046 miles
    Test number
    292620909191
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear under floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under corroding

  11. Fail81,987 miles (+5,240)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    337687560654
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear under floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under corroding

  12. Pass76,747 miles (+4,507)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    705786937417
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass72,240 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    586082990076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has slight corrosion

  14. Fail72,240 miles (+3,625)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    972495062660
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has slight corrosion

  15. Pass68,615 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    947813051088
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass64,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    836856943068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail64,203 miles (+3,519)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    678376553491
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass60,684 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    179134515123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass58,597 miles (+1,928)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,597 miles
    Test number
    568419094028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass56,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    535759803179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,669 miles (+1,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    497947803100
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass55,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,218 miles
    Test number
    325934292030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,218 miles (+1,264)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,218 miles
    Test number
    775503792027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass53,954 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    349881191037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,225 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    290709000481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,755 miles
    Test number
    370442519124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,755 miles (+1,881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,755 miles
    Test number
    773545209192
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass48,874 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,874 miles
    Test number
    520225308102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,831 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    302236207155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    154708306149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,005 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    821625696027
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about 171 TF

What vehicle is registration 171 TF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 171 TF on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 22 Apr 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 171 TF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 171 TF is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 171 TF?
The MOT on 171 TF is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 171 TF done?
171 TF was recorded at 106,594 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
Has 171 TF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 171 TF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 171 TF 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 171 TF find?
171 TF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central fuel pipe/s corroded both pipes running under car from front to rear; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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