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Mercedes-Benz 300

Silver · Petrol · 1987 · 2,962 cc

237 BTRMOT history

237 BTR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,831 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
237 BTR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

237 BTR was last recorded at 118,831 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,831 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,831 miles
  • 2025 – 117,729 miles
  • 2024 – 116,985 miles
  • 2022 – 116,913 miles
  • 2021 – 116,874 miles
  • 2018 – 116,688 miles
  • 2017 – 115,779 miles
  • 2016 – 115,615 miles
  • 2015 – 115,509 miles
  • 2013 – 115,257 miles
  • 2012 – 114,829 miles
  • 2010 – 113,188 miles
  • 2009 – 112,354 miles
  • 2008 – 111,565 miles
  • 2006 – 109,379 miles
  • 2005 – 107,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,831 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,831 miles
    Test number
    657774149495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail118,831 miles (+1,102)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,831 miles
    Test number
    760456098872
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints between middle section and rear section of system (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass117,729 miles (+744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,729 miles
    Test number
    620836351262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass116,985 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,985 miles
    Test number
    348087617053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,913 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,913 miles
    Test number
    492365283200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,874 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,874 miles
    Test number
    224700995620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass116,688 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,688 miles
    Test number
    366752262753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,779 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    866676332898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,615 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    592820585350
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass115,509 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    406784295191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,257 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    838812803184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,829 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    237740032028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,188 miles (+834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,188 miles
    Test number
    222894620162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass112,354 miles (+789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    551709199044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass111,565 miles (+2,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    191471778430
    • NoteWipers some wear
  16. Fail109,379 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    380531906290
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in tyre
  17. Pass109,379 miles (+1,789)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    703361906247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in tyre
  18. Pass107,590 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    107,590 miles
    Test number
    871037505224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty

Questions about 237 BTR

What vehicle is registration 237 BTR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 237 BTR on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1987. 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 237 BTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 237 BTR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 237 BTR?
The MOT on 237 BTR is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 237 BTR done?
237 BTR was recorded at 118,831 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 546 miles a year.
Has 237 BTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 237 BTR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 237 BTR 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 237 BTR find?
237 BTR passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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