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Mercedes-Benz 380

Gold and Gold · Petrol · 1984 · 3,839 cc

B20 TWAMOT history

B20 TWA is a gold and gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,008 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 TWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
380
Colour
Gold and Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 TWA was last recorded at 127,008 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,943 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,008 miles
  • 2025 – 126,943 miles
  • 2024 – 126,841 miles
  • 2023 – 126,764 miles
  • 2021 – 126,441 miles
  • 2017 – 126,267 miles
  • 2014 – 124,427 miles
  • 2007 – 120,163 miles
  • 2006 – 118,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,008 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,008 miles
    Test number
    201473761070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass126,943 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,943 miles
    Test number
    583444458742
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion rear of inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail126,943 miles (+102)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,943 miles
    Test number
    962054214829
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion rear of inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,841 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    587222804170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail126,841 miles (+77)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    501918933737
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass126,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,764 miles
    Test number
    862972905240
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bush has slight movement

  7. Fail126,764 miles (+323)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,764 miles
    Test number
    610960644930
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bush has slight movement

  8. Pass126,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    426638896727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,441 miles (+174)2 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    168907683569
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass126,267 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,267 miles
    Test number
    775376735615
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail126,266 miles (+1,839)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,266 miles
    Test number
    606379042272
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass124,427 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,427 miles
    Test number
    396829574157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,420 miles (+4,257)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,420 miles
    Test number
    268506374492
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass120,163 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    382859877166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    118,175 miles
    Test number
    234061876452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,175 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,175 miles
    Test number
    901526266164
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about B20 TWA

Does B20 TWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TWA is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 TWA?
The MOT on B20 TWA is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 TWA done?
B20 TWA was recorded at 127,008 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 441 miles a year.
Has B20 TWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 TWA has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 TWA 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 TWA find?
B20 TWA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front sill corroded; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front sill corroded, and 3 more.

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