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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,960 cc

JAY 999MOT history

JAY 999 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 16 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,708 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAY 999
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAY 999 was last recorded at 123,708 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2012: 15,609 miles, lower than 114,245 miles on 20 Jul 2011.

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
123,708 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,708 miles
  • 2024 – 123,629 miles
  • 2023 – 123,617 miles
  • 2022 – 123,532 miles
  • 2021 – 123,331 miles
  • 2020 – 122,979 miles
  • 2019 – 122,174 miles
  • 2018 – 121,184 miles
  • 2017 – 119,780 miles
  • 2016 – 119,646 miles
  • 2015 – 118,663 miles
  • 2014 – 117,684 miles
  • 2013 – 116,697 miles
  • 2012 – 15,609 miles
  • 2011 – 114,245 miles
  • 2010 – 113,388 miles
  • 2009 – 111,227 miles
  • 2007 – 104,106 miles
  • 2006 – 92,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,708 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Front registration plate damaged but secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody/suspensionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Number Plate Damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Joining Suspension Components Also Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Joining Suspension Components Also Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,708 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,708 miles
    Test number
    480876027552
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front registration plate damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody/suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,708 miles (+79)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,708 miles
    Test number
    875288072775
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front registration plate damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody/suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,629 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,629 miles
    Test number
    660680373555
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Joining Suspension Components Also Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Joining Suspension Components Also Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,627 miles (+10)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    814110123139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Showing In Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Joining Suspension Components Also Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Joining Suspension Components Also Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,617 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    182430917942
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also All Joining Suspension Components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,532 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    613780542622
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Components Attached To Subframe Are Also Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail123,531 miles (+200)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,531 miles
    Test number
    555511602617
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Components Attached To Subframe Also Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,331 miles (+352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,331 miles
    Test number
    857246480462
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION ARMS, BED AND BUSHES CORRODED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION BUT NO MOVEMENT OR EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE SAME APPLIED TO FRONT SUSPENSION, ARMS AND BUSHES
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS SHOW SIGNS OF CORRIOSION, FRONTS NOT SO BAD BUT DO HAVE AREAS OF CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,979 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    329964075645
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sus arm bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,979 miles (+805)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    958621145964
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  11. Pass122,174 miles (+990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,174 miles
    Test number
    720197190130
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant weep nearside of coolant radiator

  12. Pass121,184 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,184 miles
    Test number
    164313505521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail121,180 miles (+1,400)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,180 miles
    Test number
    252647448512
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass119,780 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,780 miles
    Test number
    763438553293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass119,646 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    461731072935
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking on edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake ferrels corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  16. Fail119,643 miles (+980)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,643 miles
    Test number
    486351681815
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking on edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake ferrels corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  17. Pass118,663 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,663 miles
    Test number
    465056515296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder vehicle surface corrosion.

  18. Fail118,661 miles (+977)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,661 miles
    Test number
    599045105262
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder vehicle surface corrosion.

  19. Pass117,684 miles (+987)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,684 miles
    Test number
    968032304254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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

  20. Pass116,697 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,697 miles
    Test number
    249622693463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteVarious underside corrosion

  21. Fail116,697 miles (+101,088)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,697 miles
    Test number
    259602593489
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteVarious underside corrosion

  22. Pass15,609 miles (-98,636)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,609 miles
    Test number
    606872512256
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteVarious underside corrosion

  23. Fail114,245 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,245 miles
    Test number
    348581601428
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  24. Pass114,245 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,245 miles
    Test number
    579501701289
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  25. Pass113,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    542178890176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail113,388 miles (+2,161)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    294286490169
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  27. Pass111,227 miles (+7,121)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,227 miles
    Test number
    543569699026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass104,106 miles (+12,101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    213886547246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass92,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    863337626286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail92,005 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    952577626285
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about JAY 999

What vehicle is registration JAY 999 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAY 999 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 16 Feb 1993. 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 JAY 999 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JAY 999 expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JAY 999?
The MOT on JAY 999 expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JAY 999 done?
JAY 999 was recorded at 123,708 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,652 miles a year.
Has JAY 999 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAY 999 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on JAY 999 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JAY 999 find?
JAY 999 passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front front registration plate damaged but secure; general corrosion to underbody/suspension, and 1 more.

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