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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

F123 VREMOT history

F123 VRE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 25 May 1989. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,142 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F123 VRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
25 May 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F123 VRE was last recorded at 86,142 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,008 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,142 miles
  • 2024 – 86,008 miles
  • 2022 – 85,797 miles
  • 2021 – 85,633 miles
  • 2020 – 85,456 miles
  • 2019 – 84,996 miles
  • 2018 – 84,267 miles
  • 2017 – 83,547 miles
  • 2016 – 82,293 miles
  • 2015 – 81,228 miles
  • 2014 – 78,931 miles
  • 2013 – 77,832 miles
  • 2012 – 76,493 miles
  • 2011 – 75,370 miles
  • 2010 – 74,055 miles
  • 2009 – 73,855 miles
  • 2008 – 73,768 miles
  • 2007 – 72,952 miles
  • 2006 – 71,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,142 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,142 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    284980627752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,008 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,008 miles
    Test number
    323009406010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail86,007 miles (+210)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,007 miles
    Test number
    355765456488
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass85,797 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    569119178616
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass85,633 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    143475342636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,456 miles
    Test number
    377129466890
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  7. Fail85,456 miles (+460)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,456 miles
    Test number
    108248447453
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  8. Pass84,996 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    238715214951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,267 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    475452850088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,547 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,547 miles
    Test number
    138855347444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,293 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,293 miles
    Test number
    296467598431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,228 miles
    Test number
    609707515259
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  13. Pass81,228 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,228 miles
    Test number
    749907115270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,931 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    355056014274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,832 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    295821313200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,493 miles (+1,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,493 miles
    Test number
    105076312241
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass75,370 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    788563511242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,055 miles (+200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    281425910295
    • NoteExhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass73,855 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    334471119223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,768 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,768 miles
    Test number
    183985708236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,952 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    282838957477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    160288786084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F123 VRE

Does F123 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F123 VRE expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F123 VRE?
The MOT on F123 VRE expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F123 VRE done?
F123 VRE was recorded at 86,142 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 749 miles a year.
Has F123 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F123 VRE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on F123 VRE 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 F123 VRE find?
F123 VRE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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