Mercedes-Benz 310
Beige · Diesel · 1992 · 2,874 cc
A12 TRWMOT history
A12 TRW is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz 310 first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,907 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 164,907 km
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,933 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 TRW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 310
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 31 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 TRW was last recorded at 164,907 km on 10 Feb 2026, 5,369 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,538 km · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,369 km
- Average per year
- 4,933 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,907 km
- 2025 – 159,538 km
- 2024 – 155,690 km
- 2023 – 151,923 km
- 2022 – 145,970 km
- 2021 – 140,655 km
- 2020 – 136,241 km
- 2019 – 129,948 km
- 2018 – 122,729 km
- 2017 – 115,080 km
- 2016 – 104,023 km
- 2015 – 97,664 km
- 2014 – 92,260 km
- 2012 – 84,870 km
- 2008 – 73,290 km
- 2007 – 73,096 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,907 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Stone chip to windscreen
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018
Headlamp aim adjusters fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Headlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,907 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 164,907 km
- Test number
- 129300960231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,907 km (+5,369)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,907 km
- Test number
- 107021430400
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Power steering pump leaking covered n/s suspension in fluid (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm from steering box to interconnecting arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected image for continental setting (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "D" bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,538 km (+3,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 159,538 km
- Test number
- 253276381197
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass155,690 km (+3,767)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 155,690 km
- Test number
- 123829382781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,923 km (+5,953)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 151,923 km
- Test number
- 537326565983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,970 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 145,970 km
- Test number
- 378658599275
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail145,970 km (+5,315)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,970 km
- Test number
- 640959763173
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,655 km (+29)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 140,655 km
- Test number
- 393520766326
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
Fail140,626 km (+4,385)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,626 km
- Test number
- 135433386420
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (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))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
Pass136,241 km (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 136,241 km
- Test number
- 368033589849
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
Fail136,239 km4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,239 km
- Test number
- 863685602682
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
Pass129,958 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 129,958 miles
- Test number
- 760660032031
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
Fail129,948 km (+7,219)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,948 km
- Test number
- 882498273049
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
Pass122,729 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 122,729 km
- Test number
- 686307452928
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
Fail122,729 km (+7,649)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,729 km
- Test number
- 917293593336
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim adjusters fitted at time of test
Pass115,080 km (+37)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,080 km
- Test number
- 304623122131
- AdvisoryNearside centre marker light not working
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHead lamp masks fitted
Fail115,043 km (+11,020)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,043 km
- Test number
- 322721049709
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads not visible through wheels
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim deflectors fitted
Pass104,023 km (+6,359)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 104,023 km
- Test number
- 158252495225
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads not visible through wheels
- AdvisoryHeadlamp aim deflectors fitted at time of test
Pass97,664 km (+5,404)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 97,664 km
- Test number
- 626500075034
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake pads not visible through wheels
- NoteHeadlamp deflectors fitted
Pass92,260 km2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 92,260 km
- Test number
- 195452894412
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteLeft hand drive headlights fitted with deflectors
- NoteRear seats not in use
Pass88,118 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 88,118 miles
- Test number
- 199633193415
- NoteAll braking system damp? (brake bleeding)
- NoteBrakes not visible through wheels
- NoteLeft hand drive headlights fitted
- NoteO/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated
- NoteRear seats not in use
- NoteSteering arm balljoint boot deteriorated
- NoteTow bar removed
Fail88,118 miles7 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,118 miles
- Test number
- 167176683034
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- NoteAll braking system damp? (brake bleeding)
- NoteBrakes not visible through wheels
- NoteO/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated
- NoteRear seats not in use
- NoteSteering arm balljoint boot deteriorated
Pass84,870 km (+11,580)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 84,870 km
- Test number
- 428232202197
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust Deteriorated.
Pass73,290 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 73,290 km
- Test number
- 841803398169
- NoteBoth front tyres has slight uneven tread wear
Fail73,247 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,247 miles
- Test number
- 242975978494
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres has slight uneven tread wear
Pass73,096 km
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 73,096 km
- Test number
- 102673787115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,714 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,714 miles
- Test number
- 692753476100
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteBoth front tyres has uneven tread wear
Questions about A12 TRW
- Does A12 TRW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 TRW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 TRW?
- The MOT on A12 TRW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 TRW done?
- A12 TRW was recorded at 164,907 km at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,933 km a year.
- Has A12 TRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 TRW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on A12 TRW 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 A12 TRW find?
- A12 TRW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar "d" bush deteriorated..
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