Mercedes-Benz 300
Blue · Diesel · 1991 · 2,998 cc
JVR 945MOT history
JVR 945 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 243,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 243,208 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,119 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- JVR 945
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
JVR 945 was last recorded at 243,208 miles on 7 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 243,205 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,119 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 243,208 miles
- 2025 – 240,030 miles
- 2024 – 235,054 miles
- 2023 – 230,576 miles
- 2022 – 226,488 miles
- 2021 – 222,534 miles
- 2020 – 219,286 miles
- 2019 – 215,139 miles
- 2018 – 207,709 miles
- 2013 – 204,318 miles
- 2012 – 194,480 miles
- 2011 – 191,482 miles
- 2010 – 178,087 miles
- 2009 – 163,498 miles
- 2008 – 148,777 miles
- 2007 – 135,050 miles
- 2006 – 122,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass243,208 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front slight lift in hub swivel pin bearings both sides top and bottom
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper shock mounting brackets
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,208 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 243,208 miles
- Test number
- 850151008572
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail243,205 miles (+3,175)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,205 miles
- Test number
- 329323267232
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass240,030 miles (+4,976)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 240,030 miles
- Test number
- 866709832630
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass235,054 miles (+4,478)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 235,054 miles
- Test number
- 525069973208
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
Pass230,576 miles (+4,088)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 230,576 miles
- Test number
- 873877015873
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front rearward track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system knocking on chassis tail pipe lose at joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits light blue smoke
Pass226,488 miles (+3,954)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 226,488 miles
- Test number
- 759987276303
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded
- AdvisoryDrivers seat pad deteriorating
- AdvisorySteering wheel grip bonding coming away
Pass222,534 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 222,534 miles
- Test number
- 328901534904
- AdvisoryFront slight lift in hub swivel pin bearings both sides top and bottom
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper shock mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits some smoke
Fail222,534 miles (+3,248)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,534 miles
- Test number
- 276388943857
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner face surface corroded and breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront slight lift in hub swivel pin bearings both sides top and bottom
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper shock mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits some smoke
Pass219,286 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 219,286 miles
- Test number
- 139947615687
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail219,286 miles (+4,147)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,286 miles
- Test number
- 107370999779
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass215,139 miles (+7,430)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 215,139 miles
- Test number
- 218156206502
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering ball joint (front steering rod)
Pass207,709 miles (+3,391)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 207,709 miles
- Test number
- 426266098353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,318 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,318 miles
- Test number
- 778898743223
- Repaired at testCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Pass204,318 miles (+9,838)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 204,318 miles
- Test number
- 877778943204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,480 miles (+110)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 194,480 miles
- Test number
- 299719442294
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteOffside front metal brake pipes replaced,but joined behind the wheearch liner,so inspection virtually impossible.good solid brake pedal and no visable leak at time of test.
Fail194,370 miles (+2,888)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,370 miles
- Test number
- 358693042437
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass191,482 miles (+13,395)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 191,482 miles
- Test number
- 949164831274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,087 miles (+287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 178,087 miles
- Test number
- 744994640223
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail177,800 miles (+14,302)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,800 miles
- Test number
- 521635030243
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass163,498 miles (+14,721)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 163,498 miles
- Test number
- 452916539259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,777 miles (+13,727)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 148,777 miles
- Test number
- 941355838233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,050 miles (+205)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 135,050 miles
- Test number
- 794772647249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,845 miles (+12,216)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,845 miles
- Test number
- 393025837457
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass122,629 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 122,629 miles
- Test number
- 330114336275
- NoteOil leak
Questions about JVR 945
- What vehicle is registration JVR 945 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show JVR 945 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 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 JVR 945 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JVR 945 is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on JVR 945?
- The MOT on JVR 945 is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has JVR 945 done?
- JVR 945 was recorded at 243,208 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,119 miles a year.
- Has JVR 945 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. JVR 945 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on JVR 945 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 JVR 945 find?
- JVR 945 passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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