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Mercedes-Benz 230

Gold · Petrol · 1966

999 DBMOT history

999 DB is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 21 Oct 1966. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 68,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
68,751 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
999 DB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1966
First used
21 Oct 1966
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

999 DB was last recorded at 68,751 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2016: 68,415 miles, lower than 68,901 miles on 22 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,590 miles · 31 May 2017
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,751 miles
  • 2017 – 68,590 miles
  • 2016 – 68,415 miles
  • 2015 – 68,901 miles
  • 2014 – 67,658 miles
  • 2013 – 67,196 miles
  • 2012 – 66,866 miles
  • 2010 – 66,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,751 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

8 tests since 29 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,751 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    402799880685
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,590 miles (+175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    558938810700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  3. Pass68,415 miles (-486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    285015611014
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  4. Pass68,901 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    265662715129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  5. Pass67,658 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    829921804195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,196 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    906948173090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Pass66,866 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    246947132455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,384 miles
    Test number
    614430280143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 999 DB

What vehicle is registration 999 DB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 999 DB on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 21 Oct 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 999 DB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 999 DB expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 999 DB?
The MOT on 999 DB expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 999 DB done?
999 DB was recorded at 68,751 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 202 miles a year.
Has 999 DB ever failed its MOT?
No. 999 DB has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 999 DB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 999 DB find?
999 DB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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