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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

6 RFKMOT history

6 RFK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,799 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 RFK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 RFK was last recorded at 105,799 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,763 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,799 miles
  • 2025 – 105,763 miles
  • 2024 – 105,758 miles
  • 2023 – 105,556 miles
  • 2022 – 103,711 miles
  • 2021 – 103,157 miles
  • 2020 – 102,662 miles
  • 2019 – 101,118 miles
  • 2018 – 99,002 miles
  • 2017 – 97,467 miles
  • 2016 – 97,437 miles
  • 2015 – 96,001 miles
  • 2014 – 94,618 miles
  • 2013 – 93,000 miles
  • 2011 – 91,639 miles
  • 2010 – 90,098 miles
  • 2009 – 88,467 miles
  • 2008 – 87,349 miles
  • 2007 – 86,084 miles
  • 2006 – 84,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,799 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,799 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    984080790678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,763 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,763 miles
    Test number
    186494009708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,758 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,758 miles
    Test number
    103378704272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,556 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,556 miles
    Test number
    843213796379
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    320499707904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,711 miles (+554)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    755559198716
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,157 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,157 miles
    Test number
    743273964917
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,146 miles (+484)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,146 miles
    Test number
    413575426371
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,662 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    359651664580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,655 miles (+1,537)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    658705939389
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass101,118 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    520465180900
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  12. Fail101,118 miles (+2,116)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    697774037110
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,002 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,002 miles
    Test number
    333644673506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,977 miles (+1,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,977 miles
    Test number
    352074239313
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  15. Pass97,467 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    905554651431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    620093619491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage has slight play (2.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail97,437 miles (+1,436)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    840084971050
    • Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage has slight play (2.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,001 miles
    Test number
    477488855060
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail96,001 miles (+1,383)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,001 miles
    Test number
    258138755042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass94,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    146004064467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,618 miles (+1,618)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    726024764060
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass93,000 miles (+1,361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,000 miles
    Test number
    996311413092
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  23. Pass91,639 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    805002921210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,098 miles (+1,631)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,098 miles
    Test number
    891192680103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on diff (rear)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine

  25. Pass88,467 miles (+3)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    713232389169
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCo 0.19
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteCorrosion n/s front wing
    • NoteSlight play o/s rear drop link arm
    • NoteSteering box damp

  26. Fail88,464 miles (+1,115)4 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    513280589188
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCo 0.19
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteCorrosion n/s front wing
    • NoteSlight play o/s rear drop link arm
    • NoteSteering box damp

  27. Pass87,349 miles (+1,265)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,349 miles
    Test number
    180021398156
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteS/corosion to both outer sills

  28. Pass86,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    684180497171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,084 miles (+1,289)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    852494987116
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass84,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    233106986167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 RFK

What vehicle is registration 6 RFK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 RFK on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 RFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 RFK is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 RFK?
The MOT on 6 RFK is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 RFK done?
6 RFK was recorded at 105,799 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 1,048 miles a year.
Has 6 RFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 RFK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 6 RFK 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 RFK find?
6 RFK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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