
Mercedes-Benz 320
Black · Petrol · 1992 · 3,199 cc
29 RAJMOT history
29 RAJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 225,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 225,176 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 29 RAJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 320
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
29 RAJ was last recorded at 225,176 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 224,420 miles · 8 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 756 miles
- Average per year
- 5,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 225,176 miles
- 2024 – 224,420 miles
- 2023 – 216,340 miles
- 2022 – 206,532 miles
- 2021 – 189,331 miles
- 2020 – 173,168 miles
- 2019 – 151,283 miles
- 2018 – 132,085 miles
- 2017 – 113,746 miles
- 2006 – 113,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,176 miles (+756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 225,176 miles
- Test number
- 904540112437
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass224,420 miles (+8,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 224,420 miles
- Test number
- 841701042722
- AdvisoryExhaust centre section is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass216,340 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 216,340 miles
- Test number
- 173883036087
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail216,326 miles (+9,794)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,326 miles
- Test number
- 220962114357
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper leaking
Pass206,532 miles (+87)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 206,532 miles
- Test number
- 644770066925
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail206,445 miles (+17,114)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,445 miles
- Test number
- 543891065454
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass189,331 miles (+16,163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 189,331 miles
- Test number
- 791593100702
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar D bush bolt loose but is still secure.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass173,168 miles (+21,885)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 173,168 miles
- Test number
- 696523819551
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,283 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 151,283 miles
- Test number
- 873681736128
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail151,283 miles (+19,198)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,283 miles
- Test number
- 809512584073
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 132,085 miles
- Test number
- 341612064081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,085 miles (+18,339)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,085 miles
- Test number
- 417451624587
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass113,746 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 113,746 miles
- Test number
- 726443602895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,200 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 113,200 miles
- Test number
- 193370566134
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about 29 RAJ
- What vehicle is registration 29 RAJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 29 RAJ on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 30 Dec 1992. 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 29 RAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 29 RAJ is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 29 RAJ?
- The MOT on 29 RAJ is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 29 RAJ done?
- 29 RAJ was recorded at 225,176 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
- Has 29 RAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 29 RAJ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on 29 RAJ 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 29 RAJ find?
- 29 RAJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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