Mercedes-Benz 300
Green · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc
GSV 472MOT history
GSV 472 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 93,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 93,866 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GSV 472
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,962 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 30 Dec 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GSV 472 was last recorded at 93,866 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,989 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 877 miles
- Average per year
- 197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,866 miles
- 2024 – 92,989 miles
- 2014 – 92,956 miles
- 2013 – 90,446 miles
- 2011 – 90,221 miles
- 2008 – 90,208 miles
- 2007 – 90,071 miles
- 2005 – 89,784 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,866 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 93,866 miles
- Test number
- 158912413572
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail93,847 miles (+858)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,847 miles
- Test number
- 156635605814
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass92,989 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 92,989 miles
- Test number
- 637824256634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,956 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 92,956 miles
- Test number
- 988046514225
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOsf tyre starting to distort
Fail92,956 miles (+2,510)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,956 miles
- Test number
- 695373414208
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOsf tyre starting to distort
Pass90,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 90,446 miles
- Test number
- 186701013087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,446 miles (+225)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,446 miles
- Test number
- 446278603088
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass90,221 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 90,221 miles
- Test number
- 255623481451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBattery insecure
Fail90,221 miles (+13)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,221 miles
- Test number
- 167341581132
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass90,208 miles (+137)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 90,208 miles
- Test number
- 244878738111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass90,071 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 90,071 miles
- Test number
- 474555727178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2006
- Odometer
- 89,784 miles
- Test number
- 451044135182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GSV 472
- What vehicle is registration GSV 472 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GSV 472 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 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 GSV 472 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GSV 472 is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GSV 472?
- The MOT on GSV 472 is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GSV 472 done?
- GSV 472 was recorded at 93,866 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 197 miles a year.
- Has GSV 472 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GSV 472 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on GSV 472 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 GSV 472 find?
- GSV 472 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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