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Mercedes-Benz 300

Beige · Diesel · 1989 · 2,966 cc

ASK 198MOT history

ASK 198 is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Mar 1989. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
156,199 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ASK 198
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,966 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Mar 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ASK 198 was last recorded at 156,199 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2017: 155,996 miles, lower than 156,002 miles on 15 Jan 2016.
  • 15 Jan 2018: 155,997 miles, lower than 155,998 miles on 11 Jan 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,199 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,199 miles
  • 2024 – 156,199 miles
  • 2023 – 156,029 miles
  • 2022 – 156,009 miles
  • 2021 – 156,006 miles
  • 2020 – 156,005 miles
  • 2019 – 156,005 miles
  • 2018 – 155,997 miles
  • 2017 – 155,998 miles
  • 2016 – 156,002 miles
  • 2015 – 156,001 miles
  • 2014 – 156,000 miles
  • 2013 – 155,999 miles
  • 2012 – 154,636 miles
  • 2011 – 151,609 miles
  • 2010 – 148,763 miles
  • 2009 – 147,790 miles
  • 2008 – 145,704 miles
  • 2007 – 139,987 miles
  • 2006 – 134,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,199 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre front and centre rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch/sill/jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch/sill/jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,199 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,199 miles
    Test number
    887974188600
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre front and centre rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch/sill/jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch/sill/jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass156,199 miles (+170)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,199 miles
    Test number
    461550503122
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s ,o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s ,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,029 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,029 miles
    Test number
    496308621582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,009 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,009 miles
    Test number
    385616040049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass156,006 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,006 miles
    Test number
    226771387074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,005 miles
    Test number
    406330680680
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass156,005 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,005 miles
    Test number
    933473186532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/o,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass155,997 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,997 miles
    Test number
    712329007852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass155,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    679094529942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Fail155,996 miles (-6)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,996 miles
    Test number
    809063864202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass156,002 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,002 miles
    Test number
    968381570393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,001 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    156,001 miles
    Test number
    299185715003
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass156,000 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    479066114006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass155,999 miles (+1,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    576228913038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass154,636 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    154,636 miles
    Test number
    247526022082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,609 miles (+2,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    151,609 miles
    Test number
    568862441082
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass148,763 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    148,763 miles
    Test number
    612994930003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail148,762 miles (+972)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,762 miles
    Test number
    833619220031
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass147,790 miles (+2,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    904031559022
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass145,704 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    145,704 miles
    Test number
    694716958049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,987 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    139,987 miles
    Test number
    931445447050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass134,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    134,335 miles
    Test number
    870587746039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ASK 198

What vehicle is registration ASK 198 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ASK 198 on a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Mar 1989. 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 ASK 198 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ASK 198 expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ASK 198?
The MOT on ASK 198 expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ASK 198 done?
ASK 198 was recorded at 156,199 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 1,151 miles a year.
Has ASK 198 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ASK 198 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on ASK 198 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ASK 198 find?
ASK 198 passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear, and 11 more.

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