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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Diesel · 1992 · 2,998 cc

J66 WHKMOT history

J66 WHK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Mar 1992. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 246,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
246,085 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 WHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 WHK was last recorded at 246,085 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,707 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,378 miles
Average per year
5,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,085 miles
  • 2025 – 242,707 miles
  • 2024 – 237,478 miles
  • 2023 – 232,124 miles
  • 2022 – 227,397 miles
  • 2021 – 222,865 miles
  • 2020 – 219,985 miles
  • 2019 – 216,104 miles
  • 2018 – 208,178 miles
  • 2017 – 201,225 miles
  • 2016 – 193,575 miles
  • 2015 – 185,323 miles
  • 2014 – 176,045 miles
  • 2012 – 165,541 miles
  • 2011 – 159,522 miles
  • 2010 – 150,876 miles
  • 2009 – 146,077 miles
  • 2008 – 143,907 miles
  • 2007 – 142,644 miles
  • 2006 – 140,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,085 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • 195/65r15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Central Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,085 miles (+3,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    246,085 miles
    Test number
    512484524364
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass242,707 miles (+5,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    242,707 miles
    Test number
    922764939874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock dust cover missing

  3. Pass237,478 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    237,478 miles
    Test number
    222621471542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass232,124 miles (+4,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    232,124 miles
    Test number
    869661754307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass227,397 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    227,397 miles
    Test number
    857931295357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail227,367 miles (+4,502)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,367 miles
    Test number
    879368073454
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass222,865 miles (+2,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    222,865 miles
    Test number
    607979921624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass219,985 miles (+3,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    219,985 miles
    Test number
    968328855994
    • Advisory195/65r15
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass216,104 miles (+7,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    216,104 miles
    Test number
    379398023699
    • Advisory195/65r15
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on wear bars

  10. Pass208,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    208,178 miles
    Test number
    801815892042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail208,178 miles (+6,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,178 miles
    Test number
    932680999498
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass201,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    201,225 miles
    Test number
    429593698119
    • AdvisoryCentral Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn

  13. Fail201,225 miles (+7,650)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,225 miles
    Test number
    489160283331
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking injector return (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass193,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    193,575 miles
    Test number
    927255704861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail193,575 miles (+8,252)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,575 miles
    Test number
    311356160886
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass185,323 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    185,323 miles
    Test number
    245161755064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMajor oilleak from engine tensioner side

  17. Fail185,323 miles (+9,278)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,323 miles
    Test number
    415907345046
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMajor oilleak from engine tensioner side

  18. Pass176,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    176,045 miles
    Test number
    606265554012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail176,045 miles (+10,504)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,045 miles
    Test number
    509741554042
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass165,541 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    165,541 miles
    Test number
    388525882205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail165,528 miles (+6,006)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,528 miles
    Test number
    407139872216
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass159,522 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    159,522 miles
    Test number
    247249671222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail159,469 miles (+8,593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,469 miles
    Test number
    127183671260
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass150,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    150,876 miles
    Test number
    442567950217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail150,876 miles (+4,799)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,876 miles
    Test number
    412437750276
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass146,077 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    146,077 miles
    Test number
    871274369238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass143,907 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    213263768262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass142,644 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    142,644 miles
    Test number
    973343967247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass140,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    761049456273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 WHK

Does J66 WHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 WHK is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 WHK?
The MOT on J66 WHK is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 WHK done?
J66 WHK was recorded at 246,085 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,400 miles a year.
Has J66 WHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 WHK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on J66 WHK 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 J66 WHK find?
J66 WHK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle; oil leak, but not excessive engine; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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