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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

ESU 267MOT history

ESU 267 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,997 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 267
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 267 was last recorded at 72,997 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,943 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,997 miles
  • 2025 – 72,943 miles
  • 2024 – 72,917 miles
  • 2023 – 72,886 miles
  • 2022 – 72,861 miles
  • 2021 – 72,814 miles
  • 2020 – 72,722 miles
  • 2019 – 72,639 miles
  • 2018 – 72,484 miles
  • 2017 – 72,465 miles
  • 2016 – 72,444 miles
  • 2015 – 72,359 miles
  • 2014 – 71,896 miles
  • 2013 – 69,511 miles
  • 2012 – 67,566 miles
  • 2011 – 65,918 miles
  • 2010 – 63,761 miles
  • 2009 – 61,701 miles
  • 2008 – 60,322 miles
  • 2007 – 59,239 miles
  • 2006 – 56,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,997 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,997 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,997 miles
    Test number
    983390496553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass72,943 miles (+26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    699635329389
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,917 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    552067499296
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,886 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    685843150163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,861 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    162739226253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,814 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,814 miles
    Test number
    512316080684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass72,722 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    415398051921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,639 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    639357610756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,484 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    473373504408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,465 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,465 miles
    Test number
    419058106385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass72,444 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    783623806498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    118400995470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,359 miles (+463)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    348792085037
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass71,896 miles (+2,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    135583284458
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass69,511 miles (+1,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,511 miles
    Test number
    409772073061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass67,566 miles (+1,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,566 miles
    Test number
    136953582473
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass65,918 miles (+2,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,918 miles
    Test number
    735021681052
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  18. Pass63,761 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,761 miles
    Test number
    114882480480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,701 miles (+1,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    573142789028
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall cracked slightly

  20. Pass60,322 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    152026088480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,239 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    943516487098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    693170786070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESU 267

What vehicle is registration ESU 267 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 267 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1988. 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 ESU 267 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 267 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESU 267?
The MOT on ESU 267 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 ESU 267 done?
ESU 267 was recorded at 72,997 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 806 miles a year.
Has ESU 267 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 267 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on ESU 267 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 ESU 267 find?
ESU 267 passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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