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Mercedes-Benz 220

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,100 cc

L3 DUMMOT history

L3 DUM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz 220 first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,236 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
220
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,100 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DUM was last recorded at 166,236 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 8,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,360 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,876 miles
Average per year
10,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,236 miles
  • 2025 – 157,360 miles
  • 2024 – 146,620 miles
  • 2023 – 137,328 miles
  • 2022 – 121,851 miles
  • 2021 – 109,840 miles
  • 2020 – 96,523 miles
  • 2019 – 91,556 miles
  • 2018 – 86,479 miles
  • 2017 – 81,323 miles
  • 2016 – 69,083 miles
  • 2015 – 55,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,236 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,236 miles
    Test number
    880516807687
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,236 miles (+8,876)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,236 miles
    Test number
    290749067369
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,360 miles (+10,740)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,360 miles
    Test number
    938399575578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,620 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,620 miles
    Test number
    413228900892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail146,617 miles (+9,289)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,617 miles
    Test number
    918861404953
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,328 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,328 miles
    Test number
    252536021471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail137,322 miles (+15,471)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,322 miles
    Test number
    961893618801
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,851 miles (+12,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,851 miles
    Test number
    897469104877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,840 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    899694542590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail109,837 miles (+13,314)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    626284998972
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,523 miles (+4,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,523 miles
    Test number
    145018930328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,556 miles (+5,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,556 miles
    Test number
    355013863749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass86,479 miles (+5,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,479 miles
    Test number
    880178669245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass81,323 miles (+12,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    963152040156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,083 miles (+13,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,083 miles
    Test number
    693871402936
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass55,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    499423828047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DUM

Does L3 DUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DUM is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DUM?
The MOT on L3 DUM is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DUM done?
L3 DUM was recorded at 166,236 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 10,065 miles a year.
Has L3 DUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DUM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 DUM 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 L3 DUM find?
L3 DUM passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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