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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,998 cc

L20 ATWMOT history

L20 ATW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 221,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
221,497 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ATW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ATW was last recorded at 221,497 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,652 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
845 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,497 miles
  • 2025 – 220,652 miles
  • 2024 – 218,284 miles
  • 2023 – 215,521 miles
  • 2022 – 212,911 miles
  • 2021 – 209,418 miles
  • 2020 – 207,008 miles
  • 2019 – 203,733 miles
  • 2018 – 201,865 miles
  • 2017 – 200,050 miles
  • 2016 – 194,876 miles
  • 2015 – 190,223 miles
  • 2014 – 184,036 miles
  • 2013 – 178,611 miles
  • 2012 – 171,904 miles
  • 2011 – 166,160 miles
  • 2010 – 161,653 miles
  • 2009 – 156,002 miles
  • 2008 – 150,121 miles
  • 2007 – 143,578 miles
  • 2006 – 135,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,497 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,497 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    221,497 miles
    Test number
    528734729834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass220,652 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    220,652 miles
    Test number
    590584449558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail220,590 miles (+2,306)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,590 miles
    Test number
    254684260274
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass218,284 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    218,284 miles
    Test number
    104903950038
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass215,521 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    215,521 miles
    Test number
    340578744734
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals wepping

  6. Pass212,911 miles (+3,493)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    212,911 miles
    Test number
    429805768184
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded

  7. Pass209,418 miles (+2,410)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    209,418 miles
    Test number
    154238776010
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded

  8. Pass207,008 miles (+76)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,008 miles
    Test number
    295087853393
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking greese
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insercure

  9. Fail206,932 miles (+3,199)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,932 miles
    Test number
    418997031107
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated axle to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking greese
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insercure

  10. Pass203,733 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    203,733 miles
    Test number
    207897636390
    • AdvisoryFront NS & OS tractor joint seals weeping
    • AdvisoryRear NS & OS inner sills corroding

  11. Fail203,732 miles (+13)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,732 miles
    Test number
    987470399884
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront NS & OS tractor joint seals weeping
    • AdvisoryRear NS & OS inner sills corroding

  12. Fail203,719 miles (+1,854)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,719 miles
    Test number
    731777362852
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass201,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    201,865 miles
    Test number
    780006770485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail201,865 miles (+1,815)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,865 miles
    Test number
    511158300130
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass200,050 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    200,050 miles
    Test number
    403420920558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail200,044 miles (+5,168)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,044 miles
    Test number
    343511795660
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass194,876 miles (+4,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    194,876 miles
    Test number
    531112775530
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass190,223 miles (+106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    190,223 miles
    Test number
    903132389374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nsf tractor joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor joint seal leaking

  19. Fail190,117 miles (+6,081)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,117 miles
    Test number
    528519319469
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nsf tractor joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass184,036 miles (+5,425)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    184,036 miles
    Test number
    428818064276
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass178,611 miles (+87)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    178,611 miles
    Test number
    915855073289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres perished and all tyres worn on the edges
    • NoteN/s rear side light dull

  22. Fail178,524 miles (+6,620)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,524 miles
    Test number
    539942663207
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass171,904 miles (+5,744)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    171,904 miles
    Test number
    316179662290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSteering damper has slight play

  24. Pass166,160 miles (+4,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    166,160 miles
    Test number
    676791181202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass161,653 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    161,653 miles
    Test number
    692835680214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail161,603 miles (+5,601)1 dangerous14 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,603 miles
    Test number
    850633150272
    • DangerousCentre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass156,002 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    156,002 miles
    Test number
    724829939263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  28. Fail156,002 miles (+5,881)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,002 miles
    Test number
    893009239243
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  29. Pass150,121 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    150,121 miles
    Test number
    993719848291
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  30. Fail150,121 miles (+6,543)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,121 miles
    Test number
    122459138276
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  31. Fail143,578 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    340852347226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  32. Pass143,578 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    420052747229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass135,580 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    135,580 miles
    Test number
    730889866285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail135,420 miles4 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,420 miles
    Test number
    924905236204
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L20 ATW

Does L20 ATW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ATW is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ATW?
The MOT on L20 ATW is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ATW done?
L20 ATW was recorded at 221,497 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has L20 ATW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ATW has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 ATW 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 L20 ATW find?
L20 ATW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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