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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 2,962 cc

DWP 8MOT history

DWP 8 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 3 Oct 1990. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 55,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
55,962 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DWP 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
3 Oct 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

DWP 8 was last recorded at 55,962 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,803 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
1,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 55,962 miles
  • 2022 – 55,803 miles
  • 2019 – 55,250 miles
  • 2018 – 55,183 miles
  • 2017 – 55,162 miles
  • 2015 – 54,318 miles
  • 2014 – 52,448 miles
  • 2013 – 49,399 miles
  • 2012 – 48,074 miles
  • 2011 – 47,397 miles
  • 2010 – 45,676 miles
  • 2009 – 41,147 miles
  • 2008 – 34,946 miles
  • 2006 – 30,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,962 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,962 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    268137512230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,803 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    360655904840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,250 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    813193388161
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass55,183 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,183 miles
    Test number
    144593779221
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass55,162 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,162 miles
    Test number
    268394515795
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass54,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,318 miles
    Test number
    575146866482
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail54,318 miles (+1,870)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,318 miles
    Test number
    734598407933
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass52,448 miles (+3,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,448 miles
    Test number
    359270634487
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass49,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    895744733266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,399 miles (+1,325)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    895434733259
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass48,074 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    265297332214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,066 miles (+669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    287856632212
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  13. Pass47,397 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,397 miles
    Test number
    809418301271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,676 miles (+4,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,676 miles
    Test number
    621713190147
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass41,147 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    614609909251
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteNear side windscreen washer jet partially blocked

  16. Fail41,146 miles (+6,200)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,146 miles
    Test number
    861948909275
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteNear side windscreen washer jet partially blocked

  17. Pass34,946 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    620863428010
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight dampness on steering damper
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  18. Fail34,946 miles (+4,092)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    951777218014
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight dampness on steering damper
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  19. Pass30,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    992652576281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DWP 8

What vehicle is registration DWP 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DWP 8 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 3 Oct 1990. 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 DWP 8 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DWP 8 expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DWP 8?
The MOT on DWP 8 expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DWP 8 done?
DWP 8 was recorded at 55,962 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 1,496 miles a year.
Has DWP 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DWP 8 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on DWP 8 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 DWP 8 find?
DWP 8 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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