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Mercedes-Benz 230

Green · Petrol · 1966

5771 RWMOT history

5771 RW is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 27 Aug 1966. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
46,848 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5771 RW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1966
First used
27 Aug 1966
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5771 RW was last recorded at 46,848 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,347 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
501 miles
Average per year
414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,848 miles
  • 2024 – 46,347 miles
  • 2023 – 45,768 miles
  • 2022 – 45,127 miles
  • 2021 – 44,500 miles
  • 2020 – 43,934 miles
  • 2019 – 43,541 miles
  • 2018 – 43,288 miles
  • 2017 – 42,201 miles
  • 2014 – 42,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,848 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,848 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    377709942176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,347 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    106449343374
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass45,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    112800279271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,768 miles (+641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    927012951994
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass45,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    591046097232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,127 miles (+627)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    567177795725
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass44,500 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,500 miles
    Test number
    402309956671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,934 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,934 miles
    Test number
    983521349121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,541 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,541 miles
    Test number
    446319530081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass43,288 miles (+1,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,288 miles
    Test number
    119989501306
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass42,201 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,201 miles
    Test number
    526434837114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,024 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,024 miles
    Test number
    199447374048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail42,023 miles11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    777984364014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Questions about 5771 RW

What vehicle is registration 5771 RW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5771 RW on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 27 Aug 1966. 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 5771 RW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5771 RW is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5771 RW?
The MOT on 5771 RW is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5771 RW done?
5771 RW was recorded at 46,848 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 414 miles a year.
Has 5771 RW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5771 RW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 5771 RW 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 5771 RW find?
5771 RW passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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