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Mercedes-Benz 230

Beige · Petrol · 1966 · 2,306 cc

720 KOMOT history

720 KO is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 10 Feb 1966. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
44,951 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
720 KO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,306 cc
Year of manufacture
1966
First used
10 Feb 1966
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

720 KO was last recorded at 44,951 miles on 26 May 2026, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,632 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,951 miles
  • 2025 – 44,632 miles
  • 2022 – 44,088 miles
  • 2021 – 43,576 miles
  • 2020 – 42,905 miles
  • 2019 – 42,160 miles
  • 2018 – 41,506 miles
  • 2017 – 41,101 miles
  • 2016 – 41,068 miles
  • 2015 – 41,023 miles
  • 2014 – 40,929 miles
  • 2013 – 40,908 miles
  • 2012 – 40,862 miles
  • 2010 – 40,770 miles
  • 2008 – 40,488 miles
  • 2007 – 40,365 miles
  • 2006 – 39,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,951 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,951 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    44,951 miles
    Test number
    690144803267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,632 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,632 miles
    Test number
    595632964245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,088 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,088 miles
    Test number
    966905076271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,576 miles (+671)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    487745905861
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass42,905 miles (+745)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    469928725116
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass42,160 miles (+654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    503248393489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass41,506 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,506 miles
    Test number
    364258283254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,161 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,161 miles
    Test number
    877922561058
    • AdvisoryDampness at steering box slight
    • AdvisorySmall corrosion hole at nearside front under wheelarch

  9. Pass41,101 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,101 miles
    Test number
    125615000099
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracked on sidewall

  10. Pass41,068 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,068 miles
    Test number
    315734865334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,023 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    106469835147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail41,001 miles (+72)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,001 miles
    Test number
    125628515133
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  13. Pass40,929 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,929 miles
    Test number
    447569214165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,908 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    407165513145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,862 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    297661822472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,850 miles (+80)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,850 miles
    Test number
    349721882039
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NotePlay in steering box

  17. Pass40,770 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,770 miles
    Test number
    293744330371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,769 miles (+281)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,769 miles
    Test number
    494048820438
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear petrol hoses deteriorated

  19. Pass40,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,488 miles
    Test number
    341154008202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,488 miles (+123)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,488 miles
    Test number
    591619768154
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to N/S/F floor pan and wheel arch, Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

  21. Pass40,365 miles (+428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    552739157147
    • NoteSmall corrosion holes at n/s/f chassis

  22. Pass39,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    981421676109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,937 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    192315966167
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe deteriorating at tank †corrosion hole n/s/f floor pan †corrosion holes n/s/f bulkhead outrigger

Questions about 720 KO

What vehicle is registration 720 KO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 720 KO on a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 10 Feb 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 720 KO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 720 KO is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 720 KO?
The MOT on 720 KO is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 720 KO done?
720 KO was recorded at 44,951 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 251 miles a year.
Has 720 KO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 720 KO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on 720 KO 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 720 KO find?
720 KO passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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