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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

HEB 1MOT history

HEB 1 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 18 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,023 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HEB 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
18 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HEB 1 was last recorded at 51,023 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,899 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,023 miles
  • 2024 – 50,899 miles
  • 2023 – 49,667 miles
  • 2022 – 49,404 miles
  • 2021 – 49,184 miles
  • 2020 – 48,662 miles
  • 2019 – 48,486 miles
  • 2018 – 48,314 miles
  • 2017 – 47,691 miles
  • 2016 – 47,167 miles
  • 2015 – 46,117 miles
  • 2014 – 45,300 miles
  • 2013 – 44,858 miles
  • 2012 – 44,270 miles
  • 2011 – 43,029 miles
  • 2010 – 42,394 miles
  • 2009 – 41,783 miles
  • 2008 – 40,792 miles
  • 2007 – 40,319 miles
  • 2006 – 40,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,023 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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front corrosion on n/s o/s chassis rails

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,023 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,023 miles
    Test number
    370828064888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,899 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    441822196973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,667 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,667 miles
    Test number
    889042603455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,404 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,404 miles
    Test number
    167025621828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,184 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,184 miles
    Test number
    127250748028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,662 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,662 miles
    Test number
    550907186535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,486 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    48,486 miles
    Test number
    159646179824
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Fail48,477 miles (+163)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,477 miles
    Test number
    291322177479
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking by fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass48,314 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,314 miles
    Test number
    302266255850
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion on n/s o/s chassis rails
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail48,292 miles (+601)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,292 miles
    Test number
    338217725093
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking dameper (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion on n/s o/s chassis rails
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,691 miles (+524)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    701229625802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass47,167 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    538568773903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail47,137 miles (+1,020)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    841120687339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass46,117 miles (+92)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    296983765122
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s front outer lower door sill.
    • NoteCracking on n/s o/s front and rear tyre treads and walls.
    • NoteExcessive corrosion on n/s front outer lower door sill.

  15. Fail46,025 miles (+725)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    776906645130
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s front lower outer sill by jacking point.
    • NoteCracking on n/s o/s front and rear outer tyre treads.
    • NoteCracking on n/s o/s front and rear outer tyre walls.
    • NoteExcessive corrosion on n/s front lower outer sill by jacking point.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass45,300 miles (+442)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    177576424199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing inner & outer wall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing inner & outer wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing inner & outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing inner & outer wall

  17. Pass44,858 miles (+588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,858 miles
    Test number
    139425253161
    • NoteAll four tyres showing signs of deterioration but cords not exposed advise early replacement

  18. Pass44,270 miles (+1,241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,270 miles
    Test number
    938117632107
    • NoteAdvise slight condensation offside front headlamp
    • NoteAdvise tyres starting to perrish on outer sidewalls

  19. Pass43,029 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    646055721132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,017 miles (+623)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    157273121195
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass42,394 miles (+611)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    734386780190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slightly split

  22. Pass41,783 miles (+991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    214647189442
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber broken
    • NoteFront towing eye bracket corroded

  23. Pass40,792 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    993423488107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,319 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    424018077162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,012 miles
    Test number
    572902896196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about HEB 1

What vehicle is registration HEB 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HEB 1 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 18 Aug 1989. 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 HEB 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HEB 1 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on HEB 1?
The MOT on HEB 1 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HEB 1 done?
HEB 1 was recorded at 51,023 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 551 miles a year.
Has HEB 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HEB 1 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on HEB 1 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 HEB 1 find?
HEB 1 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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