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Mercedes-Benz 300

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,960 cc

43 DJMOT history

43 DJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,495 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,495 km
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,082 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
43 DJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

43 DJ was last recorded at 154,495 km on 15 Sept 2026, 597 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,898 km · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
597 km
Average per year
2,082 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,495 km
  • 2025 – 153,898 km
  • 2024 – 152,630 km
  • 2023 – 152,271 km
  • 2019 – 144,850 km
  • 2017 – 138,583 km
  • 2016 – 135,394 km
  • 2015 – 132,288 km
  • 2013 – 124,240 km
  • 2012 – 124,138 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,495 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,495 km (+597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,495 km
    Test number
    120569809622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,898 km (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,898 km
    Test number
    747681000148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,630 km (+359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,630 km
    Test number
    718321824024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,271 km2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,271 km
    Test number
    891169490670
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass151,053 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,053 miles
    Test number
    268126691896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,208 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,208 miles
    Test number
    418658624123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    146,308 miles
    Test number
    723378540928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,850 km
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    144,850 km
    Test number
    164255212394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,872 miles
    Test number
    275134352934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,583 km (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,583 km
    Test number
    711851125939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,394 km (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,394 km
    Test number
    979417428793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,288 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,288 km
    Test number
    718963675031
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  13. Pass128,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,582 miles
    Test number
    425108784098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,240 km3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,240 km
    Test number
    628230403123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s & o/s/f hub seal's slight leak

  15. Fail124,240 km (+8)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,240 km
    Test number
    137520303176
    • FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyre's slight perishing
    • NoteN/s & o/s/f hub seal's slight leak

  16. Fail124,232 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,232 km
    Test number
    138902083417
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass124,232 km (+94)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,232 km
    Test number
    719802483075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,138 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,138 km
    Test number
    268136742034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,138 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,138 km
    Test number
    697356842082
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about 43 DJ

What vehicle is registration 43 DJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 43 DJ on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Feb 1996. 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 43 DJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 43 DJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 43 DJ?
The MOT on 43 DJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 43 DJ done?
43 DJ was recorded at 154,495 km at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,082 km a year.
Has 43 DJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 43 DJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on 43 DJ 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 43 DJ find?
43 DJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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