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Mercedes-Benz 350

Silver · Petrol · 1972 · 3,499 cc

400 DLYMOT history

400 DLY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 350 first used on 22 May 1972. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,546 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
44 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
400 DLY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
350
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
22 May 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

400 DLY was last recorded at 119,546 miles on 28 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,525 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
44 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,546 miles
  • 2025 – 119,525 miles
  • 2024 – 119,506 miles
  • 2023 – 119,493 miles
  • 2022 – 119,489 miles
  • 2020 – 119,475 miles
  • 2019 – 119,301 miles
  • 2018 – 119,250 miles
  • 2016 – 119,178 miles
  • 2015 – 119,166 miles
  • 2014 – 119,150 miles
  • 2012 – 119,088 miles
  • 2011 – 119,084 miles
  • 2010 – 119,068 miles
  • 2009 – 119,002 miles
  • 2008 – 118,900 miles
  • 2007 – 118,782 miles
  • 2006 – 118,776 miles
  • 2005 – 118,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes grabbing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underbody surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,546 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    589504193684
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes grabbing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,546 miles (+21)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    860341403676
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes grabbing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,525 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,525 miles
    Test number
    875185964146
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,525 miles (+19)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,525 miles
    Test number
    321789439479
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,506 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,506 miles
    Test number
    331738532418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,493 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,493 miles
    Test number
    578876467839
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle/diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVisual emissions test carried out all ok

  7. Pass119,489 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,489 miles
    Test number
    846751358463
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  8. Fail119,488 miles (+13)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,488 miles
    Test number
    144162622240
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  9. Pass119,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    951311808947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,475 miles (+174)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    214003774183
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,301 miles
    Test number
    600490575028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,299 miles (+49)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,299 miles
    Test number
    263233993309
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass119,250 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    792146137217
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail119,247 miles (+69)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    748584652144
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished/cracking (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass119,178 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    440990720313
    • AdvisoryFront subframe bushes badly worn and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear half shaft gaitors badly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass119,166 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,166 miles
    Test number
    165205575136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail119,163 miles (+13)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,163 miles
    Test number
    588394075115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside indicators affecting horn

  18. Pass119,150 miles (+10)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,150 miles
    Test number
    807342574134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses chaffing
    • NoteFront subframe bushes perished
    • NoteOil leak noted from diff

  19. Fail119,140 miles (+52)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,140 miles
    Test number
    808767764135
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses chaffing
    • NoteFront subframe bushes perished
    • NoteOil leak noted from diff

  20. Pass119,088 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,088 miles
    Test number
    679012212239
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass119,084 miles (+16)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,084 miles
    Test number
    629056791157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant expansion tank hose deteriorated (attention required)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NotePrevious repairs and underseal
    • NoteSlight bind,offside rear brake
    • NoteUnderbody corosion

  22. Pass119,068 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,068 miles
    Test number
    163863470198
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass119,002 miles (+102)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,002 miles
    Test number
    440042559139
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight bind,offside rear brake

  24. Pass118,900 miles (+118)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    118,900 miles
    Test number
    343963728184
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion and repairs

  25. Pass118,782 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    430444797004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail118,780 miles (+4)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,780 miles
    Test number
    132182697023
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  27. Fail118,776 miles (+131)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    394346566453
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass118,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    118,645 miles
    Test number
    933204765225
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 400 DLY

What vehicle is registration 400 DLY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 400 DLY on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 350 first used on 22 May 1972. 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 400 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 400 DLY is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 400 DLY?
The MOT on 400 DLY is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 400 DLY done?
400 DLY was recorded at 119,546 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 44 miles a year.
Has 400 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 400 DLY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 400 DLY 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 400 DLY find?
400 DLY passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brakes grabbing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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