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Mercedes-Benz 300

Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 2,962 cc

DS 8996MOT history

DS 8996 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,518 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8996
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8996 was last recorded at 117,518 miles on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2026: 117,518 miles, lower than 117,627 miles on 21 Mar 2025.

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
117,627 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Average per year
1,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,518 miles
  • 2025 – 117,627 miles
  • 2024 – 116,253 miles
  • 2023 – 115,492 miles
  • 2022 – 114,687 miles
  • 2021 – 113,155 miles
  • 2018 – 111,718 miles
  • 2017 – 110,750 miles
  • 2016 – 108,794 miles
  • 2015 – 108,151 miles
  • 2014 – 107,342 miles
  • 2012 – 105,304 miles
  • 2011 – 97,696 miles
  • 2010 – 93,216 miles
  • 2009 – 91,127 miles
  • 2007 – 86,978 miles
  • 2006 – 82,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,518 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,518 miles (-109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    711307359479
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass117,627 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    187332263261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass116,253 miles (+761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    683763757994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,492 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    138969290009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,687 miles (+1,532)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,687 miles
    Test number
    921284834869
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass113,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,155 miles
    Test number
    201112688403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail113,154 miles (+1,436)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,154 miles
    Test number
    993805755670
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass111,718 miles (+968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,718 miles
    Test number
    109490845422
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass110,750 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    535065410573
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock weeping
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on edges
    • AdvisoryRear diff weeping
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s/f inner wing
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel

  10. Fail110,750 miles (+1,956)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    844450293294
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass108,794 miles (+643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,794 miles
    Test number
    340853669220
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front chassis
    • AdvisoryNear side rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass108,151 miles (+809)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,151 miles
    Test number
    167420095477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to front chassis

  13. Pass107,342 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    286672094071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    926948892100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,304 miles (+7,608)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    358594592130
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass97,696 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,696 miles
    Test number
    316549481119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,216 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    401037880160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,127 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,127 miles
    Test number
    661624879122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,978 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    820843587287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,823 miles
    Test number
    804086686196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 8996

What vehicle is registration DS 8996 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8996 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 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 DS 8996 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8996 is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8996?
The MOT on DS 8996 is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8996 done?
DS 8996 was recorded at 117,518 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
Has DS 8996 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8996 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on DS 8996 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DS 8996 find?
DS 8996 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box.

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