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Mercedes-Benz 300

Cream · Petrol · 1987 · 2,962 cc

B20 ORHMOT history

B20 ORH is a cream petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 28 Oct 1987. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 22,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
22,300 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 ORH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
28 Oct 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 ORH was last recorded at 22,300 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,807 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
493 miles
Average per year
209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,300 miles
  • 2024 – 21,807 miles
  • 2023 – 21,052 miles
  • 2022 – 20,998 miles
  • 2021 – 20,934 miles
  • 2019 – 20,926 miles
  • 2009 – 20,922 miles
  • 2007 – 19,710 miles
  • 2006 – 18,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,300 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,300 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    22,300 miles
    Test number
    211699194998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass21,807 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    21,807 miles
    Test number
    818865624905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail21,721 miles (+669)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,721 miles
    Test number
    985280256627
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass21,052 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    21,052 miles
    Test number
    989492753295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass20,998 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    442343539733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,934 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,934 miles
    Test number
    343581301426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail20,932 miles (+6)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    704344198161
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass20,926 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,926 miles
    Test number
    331439643095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,925 miles (+3)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,925 miles
    Test number
    141840629449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Fail20,922 miles (+1,212)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,922 miles
    Test number
    583707919278
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass19,710 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,710 miles
    Test number
    123407307193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,668 miles (+1,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,668 miles
    Test number
    834855597046
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass18,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,197 miles
    Test number
    473453296089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about B20 ORH

Does B20 ORH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 ORH is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on B20 ORH?
The MOT on B20 ORH is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 ORH done?
B20 ORH was recorded at 22,300 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 209 miles a year.
Has B20 ORH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 ORH has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 ORH 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 B20 ORH find?
B20 ORH passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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