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Mercedes-Benz 207 D

White and Blue · Diesel · 1987 · 2,404 cc

969 DRTMOT history

969 DRT is a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 207 D first used on 10 Nov 1987. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 39,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
39,764 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
969 DRT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
207 D
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,404 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
10 Nov 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

969 DRT was last recorded at 39,764 miles on 14 May 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,732 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
1,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,764 miles
  • 2025 – 37,985 miles
  • 2024 – 36,391 miles
  • 2023 – 35,086 miles
  • 2022 – 34,121 miles
  • 2021 – 32,628 miles
  • 2019 – 31,682 miles
  • 2018 – 29,656 miles
  • 2017 – 28,295 miles
  • 2016 – 25,910 miles
  • 2015 – 24,927 miles
  • 2014 – 23,975 miles
  • 2013 – 22,696 miles
  • 2012 – 21,182 miles
  • 2011 – 19,444 miles
  • 2010 – 17,805 miles
  • 2009 – 17,513 miles
  • 2008 – 17,124 miles
  • 2007 – 16,048 miles
  • 2006 – 15,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,764 miles
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper inner wing corroded and under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,764 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    842990186661
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Fail39,732 miles (+1,747)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    311573238643
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass37,985 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    248679649809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,983 miles (+887)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    265303369980
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Fail37,096 miles (+705)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    633046810555
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front of upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass36,391 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    808936603373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper inner wing corroded and under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar bracket corroded

  7. Fail36,391 miles (+1,305)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    329691339847
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper inner wing corroded and under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar bracket corroded

  8. Pass35,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    114311269790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,085 miles (+964)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,085 miles
    Test number
    863663188650
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    741605790436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,121 miles (+1,493)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    291635879406
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass32,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    979531215716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,628 miles (+946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    187840965048
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass31,682 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    692792706846
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings

  15. Fail31,655 miles (+1,999)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    621067935555
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under air box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass29,656 miles (+1,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    861018620655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling chassis

  17. Pass28,295 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    701431392662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,910 miles (+983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,910 miles
    Test number
    682730900566
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush N/S/F and O/S/F Slight lift (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass24,927 miles (+952)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,927 miles
    Test number
    928032425188
    • NoteExhaust flexi slight leak of gases
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear shocks corroded

  20. Pass23,975 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,975 miles
    Test number
    469171304180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteN/s/f slight play in wheel bearing
    • NoteO/s/f slight play in wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in rear prop shaft joint

  21. Fail23,974 miles (+1,278)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,974 miles
    Test number
    117038894085
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f slight play in wheel bearing
    • NoteO/s/f slight play in wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in rear prop shaft joint

  22. Pass22,696 miles (+129)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    298751103185
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high - 21%
    • NoteO/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded and holed
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail22,567 miles (+1,385)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,567 miles
    Test number
    248547383077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high - 21%
    • NoteO/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded and holed
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass21,182 miles (+1,738)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    818024402159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBonnet under sill corroded and holed N/S and O/S
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high - 23%
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWheel arch inner sill corroded and holed

  25. Pass19,444 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,444 miles
    Test number
    909457091000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers slightly rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail19,444 miles (+1,639)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,444 miles
    Test number
    388256891073
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers slightly rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass17,805 miles (+292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,805 miles
    Test number
    400978380050
    • Note1.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 2.front brake discs poor corroded and slightly pitted 3.front brake pipe on master cylinder corroded on limit

  28. Pass17,513 miles (+389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,513 miles
    Test number
    934258469082
    • Note1.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 2.surface corrosion of front x memeber and chassis 3.rear brake compensator stiff 4.front wipers poor

  29. Pass17,124 miles (+1,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,124 miles
    Test number
    923754998095
    • Note1.exhaust system corroded 2.surface corrosion of front master cylinder brake pipe

  30. Pass16,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,048 miles
    Test number
    304780987057
    • Note1.rear exhaust corroded

  31. Fail16,040 miles (+820)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,040 miles
    Test number
    210690787035
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Note1.rear exhaust corroded

  32. Pass15,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,220 miles
    Test number
    980644076028
    • Note1.chip in windscreen †2.alternaor belt loose †3.unable to see condition of front brake pads

Questions about 969 DRT

What vehicle is registration 969 DRT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 969 DRT on a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 207 D first used on 10 Nov 1987. 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 969 DRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 969 DRT is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 969 DRT?
The MOT on 969 DRT is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 969 DRT done?
969 DRT was recorded at 39,764 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,217 miles a year.
Has 969 DRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 969 DRT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 969 DRT 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 969 DRT find?
969 DRT passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: indicator switch faulty; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both.

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