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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 2,962 cc

4703 RAMOT history

4703 RA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
150,551 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4703 RA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

4703 RA was last recorded at 150,551 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2020: 150,491 miles, lower than 150,498 miles on 17 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,536 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,551 miles
  • 2022 – 150,536 miles
  • 2021 – 150,531 miles
  • 2020 – 150,491 miles
  • 2019 – 150,327 miles
  • 2017 – 146,725 miles
  • 2016 – 146,634 miles
  • 2015 – 146,630 miles
  • 2013 – 146,613 miles
  • 2007 – 144,532 miles
  • 2006 – 138,528 miles
  • 2005 – 132,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,551 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT RETURNING (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT RETURNING (7.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,551 miles (+15)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,551 miles
    Test number
    899967553528
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT RETURNING (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT RETURNING (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,536 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,536 miles
    Test number
    308445393782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,531 miles (+40)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,531 miles
    Test number
    691074242573
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass150,491 miles (-7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,491 miles
    Test number
    648105833886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail150,498 miles (+171)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,498 miles
    Test number
    734668926452
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass150,327 miles (+3,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,327 miles
    Test number
    457418369124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,725 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,725 miles
    Test number
    221173556138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,722 miles (+88)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    290206644825
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass146,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,634 miles
    Test number
    481789645901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,634 miles (+4)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,634 miles
    Test number
    849326514598
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass146,630 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    146,630 miles
    Test number
    318931225013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,629 miles (+16)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,629 miles
    Test number
    386545715013
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass146,613 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,613 miles
    Test number
    287080223183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,610 miles (+2,078)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,610 miles
    Test number
    506134713190
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail144,532 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,532 miles
    Test number
    400372447368
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass144,532 miles (+6,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    144,532 miles
    Test number
    752112347354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass138,528 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    138,528 miles
    Test number
    220468036339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,524 miles (+6,231)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    494637126433
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass132,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    132,293 miles
    Test number
    522289925318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4703 RA

What vehicle is registration 4703 RA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4703 RA on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Dec 1991. 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 4703 RA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 4703 RA expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 4703 RA?
The MOT on 4703 RA expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 4703 RA done?
4703 RA was recorded at 150,551 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 1,020 miles a year.
Has 4703 RA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4703 RA has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 4703 RA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4703 RA find?
4703 RA failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear seat belt not functioning as intended not returning, and 5 more.

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