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Mercedes-Benz 200

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,997 cc

JSW 3MOT history

JSW 3 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 1 Sept 1991. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
164,239 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JSW 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Sept 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

JSW 3 was last recorded at 164,239 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,239 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,239 miles
  • 2024 – 164,239 miles
  • 2023 – 164,239 miles
  • 2022 – 164,239 miles
  • 2020 – 164,239 miles
  • 2019 – 164,238 miles
  • 2018 – 164,238 miles
  • 2017 – 164,238 miles
  • 2016 – 164,238 miles
  • 2015 – 164,238 miles
  • 2014 – 163,308 miles
  • 2013 – 160,389 miles
  • 2012 – 157,750 miles
  • 2011 – 156,016 miles
  • 2010 – 154,120 miles
  • 2009 – 151,191 miles
  • 2008 – 145,367 miles
  • 2007 – 139,444 miles
  • 2006 – 134,136 miles
  • 2005 – 127,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,239 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,239 miles7 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    260181026877
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,239 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    325016926848
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,239 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    477736999498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail164,239 miles1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    774289549111
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass164,239 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    892162599447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left and Right sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left and Right side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail164,239 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    938096763188
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left and Right sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left and Right side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass164,239 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    160587252161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail164,238 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    236526976673
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    688611557098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail164,238 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    475327482734
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass164,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    990121889832
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail164,238 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    221265464222
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass164,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    904109903207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail164,238 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    281741600272
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush badly corroded at upper attachment (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass164,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    653283730867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail164,238 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    363468418452
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass164,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    179626010778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail164,238 miles (+930)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,238 miles
    Test number
    572884027627
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass163,308 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    163,308 miles
    Test number
    488912664219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass160,389 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    160,389 miles
    Test number
    825232253295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail160,389 miles (+2,639)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,389 miles
    Test number
    918472153204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass157,750 miles (+1,734)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    308050552491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing

  23. Pass156,016 miles (+1,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    156,016 miles
    Test number
    359819641202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail154,120 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,120 miles
    Test number
    103433960218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass154,120 miles (+2,929)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    154,120 miles
    Test number
    394343360201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass151,191 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    151,191 miles
    Test number
    962456539254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass145,367 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    252722958224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass139,444 miles (+5,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    139,444 miles
    Test number
    591854437235
    • NoteHand brake travel

  29. Pass134,136 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    134,136 miles
    Test number
    984862246232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass127,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    127,968 miles
    Test number
    613263845242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JSW 3

What vehicle is registration JSW 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JSW 3 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 1 Sept 1991. 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 JSW 3 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JSW 3 expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JSW 3?
The MOT on JSW 3 expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JSW 3 done?
JSW 3 was recorded at 164,239 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 1,811 miles a year.
Has JSW 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JSW 3 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on JSW 3 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 JSW 3 find?
JSW 3 failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 7 major defects and 13 advisories: front windscreen wiper not working; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 17 more.

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