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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,960 cc

FJK 870MOT history

FJK 870 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 6 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 46,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
46,954 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
98 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FJK 870
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

FJK 870 was last recorded at 46,954 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,954 miles · 17 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
98 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 46,954 miles
  • 2010 – 46,951 miles
  • 2009 – 46,945 miles
  • 2006 – 45,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,954 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,954 miles
    Test number
    295917848708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  2. Fail46,954 miles (+3)4 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,954 miles
    Test number
    377934210640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bolt head is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components are corroded
  3. Pass46,951 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    572658420340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,945 miles (+1,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    423979779245
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  5. Pass45,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,386 miles
    Test number
    772993096150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FJK 870

What vehicle is registration FJK 870 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FJK 870 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 6 Jan 1993. 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 FJK 870 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FJK 870 expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FJK 870?
The MOT on FJK 870 expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FJK 870 done?
FJK 870 was recorded at 46,954 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 98 miles a year.
Has FJK 870 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FJK 870 has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on FJK 870 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 FJK 870 find?
FJK 870 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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