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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Petrol · 1954 · 2,996 cc

6 BMVMOT history

6 BMV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 17 Mar 1954. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
76,020 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 BMV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
17 Mar 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 BMV was last recorded at 76,020 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,718 miles · 28 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,020 miles
  • 2021 – 74,718 miles
  • 2019 – 73,489 miles
  • 2018 – 72,957 miles
  • 2017 – 72,300 miles
  • 2016 – 71,722 miles
  • 2015 – 70,876 miles
  • 2014 – 70,080 miles
  • 2013 – 69,043 miles
  • 2012 – 68,256 miles
  • 2011 – 67,688 miles
  • 2010 – 66,973 miles
  • 2009 – 65,453 miles
  • 2008 – 64,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,020 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,020 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    290647959320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass74,718 miles (+1,229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    723492826382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass73,489 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    465578606065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,957 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    252074123226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,300 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    643101805547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,722 miles (+846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    106356571679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass70,876 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,876 miles
    Test number
    799542190756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,080 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,080 miles
    Test number
    435420324214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,043 miles (+787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    475087793101
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  10. Pass68,256 miles (+568)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,256 miles
    Test number
    639179992119
    • NoteFront brakes pulling slightly to right
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

  11. Pass67,688 miles (+715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    827360781141
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to limit

  12. Pass66,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    253968530209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,973 miles (+1,520)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    822118230270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass65,453 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,453 miles
    Test number
    771757119205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    393970828416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 BMV

What vehicle is registration 6 BMV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 BMV on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 17 Mar 1954. 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 6 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 6 BMV expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 6 BMV?
The MOT on 6 BMV expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 6 BMV done?
6 BMV was recorded at 76,020 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 850 miles a year.
Has 6 BMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 BMV has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on 6 BMV 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 6 BMV find?
6 BMV passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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