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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 2,962 cc

FSU 785MOT history

FSU 785 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 8 Nov 1991. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 243,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
243,692 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSU 785
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
8 Nov 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSU 785 was last recorded at 243,692 miles on 28 Jul 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2010: 23,221 miles, lower than 235,221 miles on 12 Apr 2010.

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
243,690 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 243,692 miles
  • 2021 – 243,612 miles
  • 2020 – 243,573 miles
  • 2015 – 242,415 miles
  • 2014 – 240,893 miles
  • 2013 – 239,652 miles
  • 2012 – 238,277 miles
  • 2011 – 236,775 miles
  • 2010 – 23,221 miles
  • 2009 – 233,332 miles
  • 2008 – 230,417 miles
  • 2007 – 226,791 miles
  • 2006 – 222,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,692 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Radiator cooler area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,692 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    243,692 miles
    Test number
    892535912572
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail243,690 miles (+78)3 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,690 miles
    Test number
    507782426263
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass243,612 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    243,612 miles
    Test number
    735121297944
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Radiator cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail243,604 miles (+31)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,604 miles
    Test number
    879760209084
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Radiator cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass243,573 miles (+1,158)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    243,573 miles
    Test number
    194478083323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Radiator cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion

  6. Pass242,415 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    242,415 miles
    Test number
    785433415185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass240,893 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    240,893 miles
    Test number
    256755914143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass239,652 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    239,652 miles
    Test number
    445064093007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass238,277 miles (+1,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    238,277 miles
    Test number
    386293602106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass236,775 miles (+213,554)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    236,775 miles
    Test number
    279566711116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,221 miles (-212,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,221 miles
    Test number
    262705300119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail235,221 miles (+1,889)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,221 miles
    Test number
    272532200188
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass233,332 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    233,332 miles
    Test number
    500506209180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass230,417 miles (+3,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    230,417 miles
    Test number
    563081808173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass226,791 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    226,791 miles
    Test number
    272601107486
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail226,791 miles (+4,179)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,791 miles
    Test number
    334701307125
    • DangerousOil leak
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass222,612 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    222,612 miles
    Test number
    952363096005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about FSU 785

What vehicle is registration FSU 785 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSU 785 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 8 Nov 1991. 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 FSU 785 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FSU 785 expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FSU 785?
The MOT on FSU 785 expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FSU 785 done?
FSU 785 was recorded at 243,692 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2022, an average of 1,292 miles a year.
Has FSU 785 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSU 785 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on FSU 785 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FSU 785 find?
FSU 785 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; general under vehicle corrosion, and 3 more.

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