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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 2,960 cc

DPS 16MOT history

DPS 16 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 24 Jun 1987. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,001 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DPS 16
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
24 Jun 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DPS 16 was last recorded at 167,001 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,906 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
1,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,001 miles
  • 2024 – 166,906 miles
  • 2023 – 166,716 miles
  • 2022 – 166,708 miles
  • 2021 – 166,381 miles
  • 2019 – 166,156 miles
  • 2018 – 166,010 miles
  • 2017 – 165,915 miles
  • 2016 – 164,884 miles
  • 2015 – 163,189 miles
  • 2014 – 161,386 miles
  • 2013 – 159,357 miles
  • 2012 – 156,697 miles
  • 2011 – 154,335 miles
  • 2010 – 151,089 miles
  • 2009 – 150,120 miles
  • 2007 – 147,126 miles
  • 2006 – 141,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch lining area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,001 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,001 miles
    Test number
    167664444431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,906 miles (+190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,906 miles
    Test number
    107398635275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights level 3

  3. Pass166,716 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    166,716 miles
    Test number
    422116569053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass166,708 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,708 miles
    Test number
    391095015553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,381 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,381 miles
    Test number
    905301201960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch lining area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail166,379 miles (+223)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,379 miles
    Test number
    571085403522
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall / tread edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch lining area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,156 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,156 miles
    Test number
    447741133882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch lining area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,156 miles (+146)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,156 miles
    Test number
    138013851433
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch lining area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch lining area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,010 miles (+95)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,010 miles
    Test number
    180724841265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass165,915 miles (+1,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    165,915 miles
    Test number
    781401367537
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass164,884 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,884 miles
    Test number
    311267851589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass163,189 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    163,189 miles
    Test number
    386267265133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,386 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    161,386 miles
    Test number
    776274174117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass159,357 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    159,357 miles
    Test number
    875910873105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,697 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    156,697 miles
    Test number
    215410862164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,335 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,335 miles
    Test number
    115211481174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass154,335 miles (+3,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    154,335 miles
    Test number
    805431281163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass151,089 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    151,089 miles
    Test number
    752443750113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass150,120 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    150,120 miles
    Test number
    221300149411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,126 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    147,126 miles
    Test number
    881159937328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,728 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,728 miles
    Test number
    273987066174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  22. Pass141,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    141,728 miles
    Test number
    801077566172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DPS 16

What vehicle is registration DPS 16 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DPS 16 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 24 Jun 1987. 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 DPS 16 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DPS 16 is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on DPS 16?
The MOT on DPS 16 is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DPS 16 done?
DPS 16 was recorded at 167,001 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,273 miles a year.
Has DPS 16 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DPS 16 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on DPS 16 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 DPS 16 find?
DPS 16 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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