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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

G397 TTOMOT history

G397 TTO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
158,773 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G397 TTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G397 TTO was last recorded at 158,773 miles on 15 May 2026, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2010: 124,922 miles, lower than 124,999 miles on 20 Aug 2009.
  • 2 Jul 2020: 124,922 miles, lower than 124,992 miles on 12 Jun 2013.

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
158,324 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
1,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,773 miles
  • 2025 – 158,324 miles
  • 2024 – 158,130 miles
  • 2023 – 157,844 miles
  • 2021 – 124,924 miles
  • 2020 – 124,922 miles
  • 2013 – 124,992 miles
  • 2012 – 124,992 miles
  • 2010 – 124,922 miles
  • 2009 – 124,999 miles
  • 2008 – 124,922 miles
  • 2007 – 124,922 miles
  • 2006 – 124,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres cracking and wearing in tread edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,773 miles
    Test number
    386884212794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,773 miles (+449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,773 miles
    Test number
    238108982041
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass158,324 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,324 miles
    Test number
    948943259812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,130 miles
    Test number
    111428696387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,130 miles (+286)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,130 miles
    Test number
    874961941773
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working All stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,844 miles
    Test number
    203018397159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,844 miles (+32,920)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,844 miles
    Test number
    371491100152
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,924 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,924 miles
    Test number
    977728871815
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail124,922 miles9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    800569794633
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  10. Pass124,922 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    140116140147
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking and wearing in tread edges
    • AdvisoryEngine and transmisson oil leaks
    • AdvisoryO.s front shocker cover deteriorated and split
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVarious rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease
    • AdvisoryWipers poor operation and wiper blade worn

  11. Fail124,922 miles (-70)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    135758074620
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working also switch poor operation (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking and wearing in tread edges
    • AdvisoryEngine and transmisson oil leaks
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop
    • AdvisoryO.s front shocker cover deteriorated and split
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVarious rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease
    • AdvisoryWipers poor operation and wiper blade worn

  12. Pass124,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    468903363154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    945425392070
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail124,992 miles (+70)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    995704692012
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass124,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    583580830297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,922 miles (-77)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    464886020293
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass124,999 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    124,999 miles
    Test number
    173322639291
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass124,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    531682538270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,922 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    490808628238
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  20. Fail124,922 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    200739477434
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass124,922 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    512599877157
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass124,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    583403456196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G397 TTO

Does G397 TTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G397 TTO is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on G397 TTO?
The MOT on G397 TTO is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G397 TTO done?
G397 TTO was recorded at 158,773 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,697 miles a year.
Has G397 TTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G397 TTO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on G397 TTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G397 TTO find?
G397 TTO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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