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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 2,962 cc

1 UMCMOT history

1 UMC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 341,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
341,219 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1 UMC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1 UMC was last recorded at 341,219 miles on 12 May 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
341,192 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
7,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 341,219 miles
  • 2025 – 338,196 miles
  • 2024 – 333,288 miles
  • 2023 – 324,159 miles
  • 2022 – 323,222 miles
  • 2021 – 314,660 miles
  • 2020 – 308,427 miles
  • 2019 – 299,489 miles
  • 2018 – 288,881 miles
  • 2017 – 276,734 miles
  • 2016 – 270,834 miles
  • 2015 – 262,715 miles
  • 2014 – 255,716 miles
  • 2013 – 248,787 miles
  • 2012 – 240,646 miles
  • 2011 – 233,363 miles
  • 2010 – 227,858 miles
  • 2009 – 223,193 miles
  • 2008 – 215,629 miles
  • 2007 – 201,130 miles
  • 2006 – 189,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass341,219 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arch corroded both sides

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Suspension pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass341,219 miles (+27)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    341,219 miles
    Test number
    505569574624
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch corroded both sides

  2. Fail341,192 miles (+33)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,192 miles
    Test number
    375415874710
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear wheel arch have heavy corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  3. Fail341,159 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,159 miles
    Test number
    974682268178
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken from chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to sub frame front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear wheel arch have heavy corrosion.
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  4. Pass338,196 miles (+4,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    338,196 miles
    Test number
    100255649299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear wheel archs coroded

  5. Pass333,288 miles (+9,129)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    333,288 miles
    Test number
    756120538371
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded or damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass324,159 miles (+937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    324,159 miles
    Test number
    254054820707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly damaged

  7. Pass323,222 miles (+8,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    323,222 miles
    Test number
    712036214473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass314,660 miles (+6,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    314,660 miles
    Test number
    173201297396
    • 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))

  9. Pass308,427 miles (+8,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    308,427 miles
    Test number
    572233566036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slight damage

  10. Pass299,489 miles (+10,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    299,489 miles
    Test number
    253057467946
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass288,881 miles (+12,147)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    288,881 miles
    Test number
    246919127276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Ball joint has slight play steering both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass276,734 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    276,734 miles
    Test number
    985921588809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass270,834 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    270,834 miles
    Test number
    943257469278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  14. Fail270,834 miles (+8,119)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,834 miles
    Test number
    721138135335
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  15. Pass262,715 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    262,715 miles
    Test number
    566910315017
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corrodedd
    • NoteOsf wheen arch corroded but unable to test

  16. Fail262,714 miles (+6,998)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,714 miles
    Test number
    578139705016
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corrodedd
    • NoteOsf wheen arch corroded but unable to test

  17. Pass255,716 miles (+6,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    255,716 miles
    Test number
    486207334032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass248,787 miles (+8,141)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    248,787 miles
    Test number
    889270133016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass240,646 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    240,646 miles
    Test number
    189300342462
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Fail240,646 miles (+7,283)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,646 miles
    Test number
    496650942063
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Pass233,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    233,363 miles
    Test number
    248147601058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail233,363 miles (+5,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,363 miles
    Test number
    146387901030
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass227,858 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    227,858 miles
    Test number
    110781320001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass223,193 miles (+7,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    223,193 miles
    Test number
    612252719070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass215,629 miles (+14,499)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    215,629 miles
    Test number
    650445128074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to both number plates

  26. Pass201,130 miles (+11,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    201,130 miles
    Test number
    443877817045
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass189,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    189,609 miles
    Test number
    924690866031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1 UMC

What vehicle is registration 1 UMC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1 UMC on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 1 UMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1 UMC is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1 UMC?
The MOT on 1 UMC is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1 UMC done?
1 UMC was recorded at 341,219 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,507 miles a year.
Has 1 UMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1 UMC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 1 UMC 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 1 UMC find?
1 UMC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 4 more.

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