Mercedes-Benz 300
Black · Petrol · 1991 · 2,962 cc
559 TAFMOT history
559 TAF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 20 Sept 1991. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 86,281 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 559 TAF
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,962 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 20 Sept 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
559 TAF was last recorded at 86,281 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Nov 2016: 72,213 miles, lower than 76,834 miles on 16 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,224 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 1,987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,281 miles
- 2024 – 86,224 miles
- 2023 – 86,162 miles
- 2022 – 86,089 miles
- 2021 – 85,899 miles
- 2020 – 85,657 miles
- 2019 – 84,194 miles
- 2018 – 80,727 miles
- 2017 – 78,573 miles
- 2016 – 72,213 miles
- 2015 – 75,140 miles
- 2014 – 72,656 miles
- 2013 – 70,142 miles
- 2012 – 66,918 miles
- 2011 – 65,935 miles
- 2010 – 63,353 miles
- 2009 – 60,286 miles
- 2008 – 55,543 miles
- 2007 – 51,517 miles
- 2006 – 47,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,281 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,281 miles (+57)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 86,281 miles
- Test number
- 657903975825
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,224 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,224 miles
- Test number
- 920304586838
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,224 miles (+62)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,224 miles
- Test number
- 997344898449
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,162 miles (+73)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 86,162 miles
- Test number
- 797268980813
- AdvisoryCentral Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,089 miles (+190)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,089 miles
- Test number
- 720258394752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,899 miles (+242)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,899 miles
- Test number
- 293769880185
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass85,657 miles (+1,463)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,657 miles
- Test number
- 388395779342
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,194 miles (+3,467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 84,194 miles
- Test number
- 551618406507
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass80,727 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 80,727 miles
- Test number
- 832196355798
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,727 miles (+2,154)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,727 miles
- Test number
- 976315761632
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,573 miles (+6,360)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 78,573 miles
- Test number
- 917441154800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 72,213 miles
- Test number
- 687991410119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,213 miles (-4,621)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,213 miles
- Test number
- 608772430294
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,834 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,834 miles
- Test number
- 638755028006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail76,834 miles (+1,694)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,834 miles
- Test number
- 752858120536
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,140 miles (+2,484)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 75,140 miles
- Test number
- 658498665100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,656 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 72,656 miles
- Test number
- 458023564117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,142 miles (+3,224)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 70,142 miles
- Test number
- 877197873160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,918 miles (+983)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 66,918 miles
- Test number
- 219792772491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,935 miles (+2,582)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 65,935 miles
- Test number
- 516151431131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,353 miles (+3,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2011
- Odometer
- 63,353 miles
- Test number
- 783613530192
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,286 miles (+4,743)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,286 miles
- Test number
- 270999539463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,543 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 55,543 miles
- Test number
- 531660238190
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,517 miles (+3,971)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 51,517 miles
- Test number
- 452260257139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,546 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 47,546 miles
- Test number
- 273171356177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,545 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,545 miles
- Test number
- 574526936115
- DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about 559 TAF
- What vehicle is registration 559 TAF currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 559 TAF on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 20 Sept 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 559 TAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 559 TAF is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 559 TAF?
- The MOT on 559 TAF is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 559 TAF done?
- 559 TAF was recorded at 86,281 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,987 miles a year.
- Has 559 TAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 559 TAF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on 559 TAF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 559 TAF find?
- 559 TAF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.
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