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Mercedes-Benz 300

Silver · Diesel · 1991 · 2,960 cc

222CMOT history

222C is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 17 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 225,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
225,157 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
222C
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
17 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

222C was last recorded at 225,157 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,149 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,157 miles
  • 2024 – 221,922 miles
  • 2023 – 218,277 miles
  • 2022 – 217,459 miles
  • 2021 – 216,750 miles
  • 2020 – 212,666 miles
  • 2018 – 212,621 miles
  • 2017 – 211,642 miles
  • 2016 – 209,117 miles
  • 2015 – 205,568 miles
  • 2013 – 201,374 miles
  • 2012 – 197,573 miles
  • 2011 – 195,951 miles
  • 2010 – 193,037 miles
  • 2009 – 188,817 miles
  • 2008 – 184,299 miles
  • 2007 – 182,267 miles
  • 2005 – 180,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,157 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.

  • Front Exhaust joint heavily corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear fuel pipes above the tank corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,157 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    225,157 miles
    Test number
    226321532800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail225,149 miles (+3,227)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,149 miles
    Test number
    683699201242
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust joint heavily corroded.

  3. Pass221,922 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    221,922 miles
    Test number
    735142015352
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust joint heavily corroded.

  4. Pass218,277 miles (+818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    218,277 miles
    Test number
    259013107866
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust joint heavily corroded.

  5. Pass217,459 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    217,459 miles
    Test number
    520350428540
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint heavily corroded.

  6. Pass216,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,750 miles
    Test number
    886740861514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail216,750 miles (+4,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,750 miles
    Test number
    282739825545
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass212,666 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    212,666 miles
    Test number
    187025680290
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail212,666 miles (+45)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,666 miles
    Test number
    326819745292
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass212,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    212,621 miles
    Test number
    573132551549
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryO/s exhaust mount broken

  11. Fail212,621 miles (+979)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,621 miles
    Test number
    178049444021
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides effort low . (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Both steering arms bent. (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mount broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass211,642 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    211,642 miles
    Test number
    478254739548
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes above the tank corroded

  13. Fail211,575 miles (+2,458)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,575 miles
    Test number
    897119828317
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes above the tank corroded

  14. Pass209,117 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    209,117 miles
    Test number
    599995170613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass205,568 miles (+4,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    205,568 miles
    Test number
    817314915157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear shock/absors are get slight weak but serviceable

  16. Pass201,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    201,374 miles
    Test number
    535602433362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail201,374 miles (+3,801)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,374 miles
    Test number
    309592133375
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  18. Pass197,573 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    197,573 miles
    Test number
    326642142314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass195,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    195,951 miles
    Test number
    868108011357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail195,951 miles (+2,914)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,951 miles
    Test number
    928174911336
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass193,037 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    193,037 miles
    Test number
    342970630408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail193,029 miles (+4,212)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,029 miles
    Test number
    383539920220
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass188,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    188,817 miles
    Test number
    424624089142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail188,817 miles (+4,518)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,817 miles
    Test number
    223042089165
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on side walls

  25. Pass184,299 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    184,299 miles
    Test number
    550684658173
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail184,287 miles (+97)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,287 miles
    Test number
    474029448158
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Fail184,190 miles (+1,923)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,190 miles
    Test number
    413750438142
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass182,267 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    182,267 miles
    Test number
    201794727133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass180,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    180,591 miles
    Test number
    342708225340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail180,591 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,591 miles
    Test number
    991201025353
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 222C

What vehicle is registration 222C currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 222C on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 17 Apr 1991. 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 222C currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 222C is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 222C?
The MOT on 222C is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 222C done?
222C was recorded at 225,157 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has 222C ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 222C has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 222C 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 222C find?
222C passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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