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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

27 OPOMOT history

27 OPO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 20 Jul 1989. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,696 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 OPO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
20 Jul 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 OPO was last recorded at 137,696 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,640 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,056 miles
Average per year
1,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,696 miles
  • 2025 – 136,640 miles
  • 2024 – 135,973 miles
  • 2023 – 134,229 miles
  • 2022 – 133,158 miles
  • 2020 – 131,516 miles
  • 2019 – 128,102 miles
  • 2018 – 126,181 miles
  • 2017 – 125,514 miles
  • 2016 – 124,751 miles
  • 2015 – 124,275 miles
  • 2014 – 123,744 miles
  • 2013 – 123,262 miles
  • 2012 – 122,648 miles
  • 2011 – 121,693 miles
  • 2010 – 120,164 miles
  • 2009 – 116,818 miles
  • 2008 – 114,047 miles
  • 2007 – 111,643 miles
  • 2006 – 107,609 miles
  • 2005 – 104,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,696 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,696 miles (+1,056)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,696 miles
    Test number
    883952202980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,640 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    604954809968
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail136,640 miles (+667)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    532864590990
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass135,973 miles (+1,744)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    263471647521
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass134,229 miles (+1,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,229 miles
    Test number
    816425584603
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,158 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,158 miles
    Test number
    271522031045
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant ,radiator bleed hose connection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,137 miles (+1,621)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    621474708294
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Location, above rear differential. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass131,516 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,516 miles
    Test number
    527674204751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,102 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,102 miles
    Test number
    854411959503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    296036800950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,181 miles (+667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    908345639964
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass125,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,514 miles
    Test number
    540989818907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,514 miles (+763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,514 miles
    Test number
    586573896104
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass124,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,751 miles
    Test number
    776063022397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,751 miles (+476)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,751 miles
    Test number
    756709033460
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass124,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,275 miles
    Test number
    236881305297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,275 miles (+531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,275 miles
    Test number
    597001505204
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail123,744 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,744 miles
    Test number
    606054474152
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass123,744 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,744 miles
    Test number
    856404874149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,262 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,262 miles
    Test number
    307560093153
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle leaking oil

  21. Pass123,262 miles (+614)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,262 miles
    Test number
    385550693154
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle leaking oil

  22. Pass122,648 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    628040282134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass121,693 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,693 miles
    Test number
    385620881151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear wheel
    • NoteSlight play nearside front lower ball joint

  24. Fail121,693 miles (+1,529)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,693 miles
    Test number
    625170881109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear wheel
    • NoteSlight play nearside front lower ball joint

  25. Pass120,164 miles (+3,346)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    504097590160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

  26. Pass116,818 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    116,818 miles
    Test number
    183764179125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass114,047 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    893044088172
    • NoteBoth front tyre valves perishing
    • NotePower assisted steering drive belt starting to crack
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

  28. Fail114,042 miles (+2,399)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,042 miles
    Test number
    952954188111
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth front tyre valves perishing
    • NotePower assisted steering drive belt starting to crack
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounts perishing
    • NoteUnable to see brake pads to check condition

  29. Pass111,643 miles (+4,034)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    464643897133
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  30. Pass107,609 miles (+3,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    422094986149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass104,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    221802985425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 27 OPO

What vehicle is registration 27 OPO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 OPO on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 20 Jul 1989. 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 27 OPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 27 OPO is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 27 OPO?
The MOT on 27 OPO is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 27 OPO done?
27 OPO was recorded at 137,696 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
Has 27 OPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 OPO has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 27 OPO 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 27 OPO find?
27 OPO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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