Mercedes-Benz 320
Turquoise · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc
286 BKJMOT history
286 BKJ is a turquoise petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 1 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 168,280 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 286 BKJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 320
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Jan 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
286 BKJ was last recorded at 168,280 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,280 miles · 14 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,280 miles
- 2024 – 168,280 miles
- 2023 – 168,280 miles
- 2022 – 168,267 miles
- 2021 – 164,488 miles
- 2020 – 160,464 miles
- 2019 – 157,339 miles
- 2018 – 154,481 miles
- 2017 – 150,391 miles
- 2016 – 146,439 miles
- 2015 – 144,952 miles
- 2011 – 138,493 miles
- 2010 – 135,876 miles
- 2009 – 135,837 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle box skin corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r wings corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff wet
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020
Rear diff slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Fuel pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front tyres edges worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 982404631078
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle box skin corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r wings corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff wet
Pass168,280 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 168,280 miles
- Test number
- 114445549368
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box skin corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
Pass168,280 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 168,280 miles
- Test number
- 296832534608
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
Pass168,280 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 168,280 miles
- Test number
- 448425262555
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass168,267 miles (+3,779)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 168,267 miles
- Test number
- 319637722581
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass164,488 miles (+49)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 164,488 miles
- Test number
- 415056120965
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront tyres edges worn
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front h/light damaged/condensated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil around diff
Fail164,439 miles (+3,975)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,439 miles
- Test number
- 413351494392
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront tyres edges worn
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front h/light damaged/condensated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil around diff
Pass160,464 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 160,464 miles
- Test number
- 407320449157
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass157,339 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 157,339 miles
- Test number
- 462521572976
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass154,481 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 154,481 miles
- Test number
- 632768863465
- AdvisoryFront both sides tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass150,391 miles (+3,952)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 150,391 miles
- Test number
- 420850607590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,439 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 146,439 miles
- Test number
- 990632045693
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass144,952 miles (+6,459)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 144,952 miles
- Test number
- 809382665771
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass138,493 miles (+2,617)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 138,493 miles
- Test number
- 518586201200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,876 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 135,876 miles
- Test number
- 701063500284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 135,837 miles
- Test number
- 593078309321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 286 BKJ
- What vehicle is registration 286 BKJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 286 BKJ on a turquoise petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 1 Jan 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 286 BKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 286 BKJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 286 BKJ?
- The MOT on 286 BKJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 286 BKJ done?
- 286 BKJ was recorded at 168,280 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
- Has 286 BKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 286 BKJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on 286 BKJ 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 286 BKJ find?
- 286 BKJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 5 more.
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