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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1987 · 2,962 cc

D709 WRCMOT history

D709 WRC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Jun 1987. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,232 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D709 WRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Jun 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D709 WRC was last recorded at 103,232 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2010: 22,250 miles, lower than 90,452 miles on 28 May 2009.

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
102,418 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
814 miles
Average per year
949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,232 miles
  • 2025 – 102,418 miles
  • 2024 – 101,837 miles
  • 2023 – 101,045 miles
  • 2021 – 100,477 miles
  • 2020 – 99,718 miles
  • 2019 – 99,063 miles
  • 2018 – 98,240 miles
  • 2017 – 97,678 miles
  • 2016 – 97,657 miles
  • 2015 – 97,644 miles
  • 2014 – 97,575 miles
  • 2013 – 97,111 miles
  • 2012 – 95,906 miles
  • 2011 – 93,907 miles
  • 2010 – 22,250 miles
  • 2009 – 90,452 miles
  • 2008 – 88,618 miles
  • 2007 – 87,283 miles
  • 2006 – 84,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,232 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,232 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    460706895443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,418 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,418 miles
    Test number
    460437866729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,837 miles (+792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    123795668931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,045 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    121384363889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,477 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,477 miles
    Test number
    366983580422
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass99,718 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,718 miles
    Test number
    459429454080
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bonnet sound proving is in the boot
  7. Pass99,063 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    807545570047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,240 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    632663005102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,678 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    883952900288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,657 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,657 miles
    Test number
    792563073510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,644 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    967451935135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,575 miles (+464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,575 miles
    Test number
    608301544197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass97,111 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    206666753401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,110 miles (+1,204)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    847099343191
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  15. Pass95,906 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,906 miles
    Test number
    867686742190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,898 miles (+1,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    299493442424
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  17. Pass93,907 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    239626841199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,885 miles (+71,635)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    347376531184
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  19. Pass22,250 miles (-68,202)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    652135240158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,452 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,452 miles
    Test number
    233758749419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,618 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    354460148197
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  22. Pass88,618 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    420580948129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,283 miles (+2,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,283 miles
    Test number
    621413947173
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass84,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,438 miles
    Test number
    380586046121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D709 WRC

Does D709 WRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D709 WRC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on D709 WRC?
The MOT on D709 WRC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D709 WRC done?
D709 WRC was recorded at 103,232 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 949 miles a year.
Has D709 WRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D709 WRC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2013.
Has the mileage on D709 WRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D709 WRC find?
D709 WRC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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