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Mercedes-Benz 250

Green · Petrol · 1972 · 2,496 cc

196 HWDMOT history

196 HWD is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 250 first used on 5 Apr 1972. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 31,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
31,340 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
196 HWD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
250
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
5 Apr 1972
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

196 HWD was last recorded at 31,340 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,334 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 31,340 miles
  • 2022 – 31,334 miles
  • 2021 – 31,328 miles
  • 2020 – 31,323 miles
  • 2019 – 31,323 miles
  • 2018 – 31,246 miles
  • 2016 – 31,106 miles
  • 2015 – 30,991 miles
  • 2014 – 30,844 miles
  • 2012 – 30,833 miles
  • 2011 – 30,619 miles
  • 2010 – 30,308 miles
  • 2009 – 30,169 miles
  • 2008 – 30,072 miles
  • 2007 – 29,772 miles
  • 2006 – 29,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,340 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,340 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,340 miles
    Test number
    314980071564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,334 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    924628039894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,328 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    863748320528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,323 miles
    Test number
    981272656251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,323 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,323 miles
    Test number
    147071293365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,246 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,246 miles
    Test number
    115971801690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,245 miles (+139)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,245 miles
    Test number
    482988077085
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper inner wing corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper inner wing corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear diff

  8. Pass31,106 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,106 miles
    Test number
    722552888881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,991 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    795176015281
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAreas off underside vehicle as had fabrication work and weather sealing

  10. Fail30,991 miles (+147)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    866636815221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAreas off underside vehicle as had fabrication work and weather sealing

  11. Pass30,844 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    909651734293
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise engine bit smokey after tickover but clears straight away when driven

  12. Fail30,844 miles (+11)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    686677344164
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine bit smokey after tick over

  13. Pass30,833 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,833 miles
    Test number
    165435232120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass30,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    918466121152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,619 miles (+311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    458836621124
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  16. Pass30,308 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,308 miles
    Test number
    373275620113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,169 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,169 miles
    Test number
    873931929195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,072 miles (+300)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,072 miles
    Test number
    310908828102
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass29,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,772 miles
    Test number
    283045437183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,772 miles (+171)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,772 miles
    Test number
    981371927120
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteRear fuel hoses frayed

  21. Pass29,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,601 miles
    Test number
    501956216100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 196 HWD

What vehicle is registration 196 HWD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 196 HWD on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 250 first used on 5 Apr 1972. 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 196 HWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 196 HWD expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 196 HWD?
The MOT on 196 HWD expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 196 HWD done?
196 HWD was recorded at 31,340 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 100 miles a year.
Has 196 HWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 196 HWD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on 196 HWD 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 196 HWD find?
196 HWD passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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