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Mercedes-Benz 300

Cream · Diesel · 1983 · 3,000 cc

714 HKBMOT history

714 HKB is a cream diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2018 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 29,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2018
Mileage
29,971 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
714 HKB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
31 Dec 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2018
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

714 HKB was last recorded at 29,971 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,971 miles · 6 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 29,971 miles
  • 2017 – 29,971 miles
  • 2015 – 29,971 miles
  • 2013 – 29,911 miles
  • 2011 – 29,834 miles
  • 2010 – 29,563 miles
  • 2009 – 29,524 miles
  • 2008 – 28,085 miles
  • 2007 – 25,591 miles
  • 2006 – 22,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail29,971 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail29,971 miles3 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    569200041249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass29,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    804989178912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,971 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    159698425023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass29,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    959302123129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail29,911 miles (+77)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    158371423110
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  6. Pass29,834 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,834 miles
    Test number
    185266441348
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  7. Fail29,824 miles (+261)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,824 miles
    Test number
    478016931423
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  8. Pass29,563 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,563 miles
    Test number
    372587400338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,524 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,524 miles
    Test number
    102809599267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,085 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,085 miles
    Test number
    110831638364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,591 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,591 miles
    Test number
    482655977201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    482434096202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 714 HKB

What vehicle is registration 714 HKB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 714 HKB on a cream diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1983. 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 714 HKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 714 HKB expired on 5 Apr 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 714 HKB?
The MOT on 714 HKB expired on 5 Apr 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 714 HKB done?
714 HKB was recorded at 29,971 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 433 miles a year.
Has 714 HKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 714 HKB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 714 HKB 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 714 HKB find?
714 HKB failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 3 dangerous defects and 9 major defects: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 9 more.

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