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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,960 cc

27 RVMOT history

27 RV is a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
118,851 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 RV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 RV was last recorded at 118,851 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,851 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,851 miles
  • 2024 – 118,538 miles
  • 2021 – 117,987 miles
  • 2020 – 115,612 miles
  • 2019 – 112,424 miles
  • 2018 – 110,963 miles
  • 2017 – 108,723 miles
  • 2015 – 108,506 miles
  • 2014 – 108,487 miles
  • 2013 – 108,480 miles
  • 2011 – 108,430 miles
  • 2009 – 100,604 miles
  • 2007 – 92,712 miles
  • 2006 – 92,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,851 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.

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    815615127312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,851 miles (+313)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    843563958780
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,538 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,538 miles
    Test number
    725674227820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,987 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,987 miles
    Test number
    681382875932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,612 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,612 miles
    Test number
    842308220485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,424 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,424 miles
    Test number
    620714695620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,963 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,963 miles
    Test number
    434426282351
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  8. Fail110,963 miles (+2,240)5 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,963 miles
    Test number
    475049510670
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass108,723 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    833115877179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,506 miles (+19)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    979017945090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass108,487 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    298830424060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,480 miles (+7)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    836471283293
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail108,473 miles (+43)13 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    119708693121
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteExhaust system is rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  14. Pass108,430 miles (+7,826)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,430 miles
    Test number
    569893551216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass100,604 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,604 miles
    Test number
    700612269162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,603 miles (+7,891)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    321409259155
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass92,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    400526457186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    382702556169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail92,712 miles5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    994420456188
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about 27 RV

What vehicle is registration 27 RV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 RV on a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Sept 1993. 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 RV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 27 RV expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 27 RV?
The MOT on 27 RV expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 27 RV done?
27 RV was recorded at 118,851 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has 27 RV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 RV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 27 RV 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 RV find?
27 RV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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