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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 2,962 cc

H773 VVJMOT history

H773 VVJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
194,595 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H773 VVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H773 VVJ was last recorded at 194,595 miles on 13 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,591 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,595 miles
  • 2025 – 192,578 miles
  • 2024 – 192,563 miles
  • 2023 – 191,276 miles
  • 2022 – 188,886 miles
  • 2021 – 187,685 miles
  • 2020 – 187,282 miles
  • 2019 – 186,760 miles
  • 2018 – 185,290 miles
  • 2017 – 179,658 miles
  • 2016 – 169,742 miles
  • 2015 – 159,919 miles
  • 2014 – 149,987 miles
  • 2013 – 140,317 miles
  • 2012 – 119,934 miles
  • 2011 – 109,425 miles
  • 2009 – 107,013 miles
  • 2008 – 105,330 miles
  • 2007 – 103,576 miles
  • 2006 – 102,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,595 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,595 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    194,595 miles
    Test number
    943469171381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail194,591 miles (+2,013)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,591 miles
    Test number
    423325495883
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,578 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    192,578 miles
    Test number
    818765960949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,563 miles (+1,287)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,563 miles
    Test number
    924188868710
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass191,276 miles (+2,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    191,276 miles
    Test number
    561760115291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass188,886 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,886 miles
    Test number
    581279052720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,685 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,685 miles
    Test number
    300150166778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass187,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,282 miles
    Test number
    540739557940
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail187,282 miles (+522)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,282 miles
    Test number
    762826158483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass186,760 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,760 miles
    Test number
    926867544959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass185,290 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,290 miles
    Test number
    323943886040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass179,658 miles (+9,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,658 miles
    Test number
    891606356066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg/ floor (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass169,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,742 miles
    Test number
    842081276547
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail169,742 miles (+9,823)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,742 miles
    Test number
    912510801890
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass159,919 miles (+9,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    159,919 miles
    Test number
    604108463321
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass149,987 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,987 miles
    Test number
    547177614312
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail149,980 miles (+9,663)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,980 miles
    Test number
    405286114328
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass140,317 miles (+9,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    140,317 miles
    Test number
    839856913301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass130,356 miles (+10,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    130,356 miles
    Test number
    759346913085
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass119,934 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,934 miles
    Test number
    486581932099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe greased
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r roadwheel
    • NoteUnable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

  21. Fail119,933 miles (+10,508)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    997610632047
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe greased
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r roadwheel
    • NoteUnable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

  22. Pass109,425 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,425 miles
    Test number
    415916841065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass107,013 miles (+1,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    112557899069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass105,330 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    802583698081
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass103,576 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,576 miles
    Test number
    652960687058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    121752476474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H773 VVJ

Does H773 VVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H773 VVJ is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H773 VVJ?
The MOT on H773 VVJ is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H773 VVJ done?
H773 VVJ was recorded at 194,595 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,568 miles a year.
Has H773 VVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H773 VVJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on H773 VVJ 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 H773 VVJ find?
H773 VVJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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