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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,960 cc

L4 BGSMOT history

L4 BGS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,311 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BGS was last recorded at 138,311 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 2,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,717 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,594 miles
Average per year
3,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,311 miles
  • 2023 – 135,717 miles
  • 2022 – 133,335 miles
  • 2021 – 132,889 miles
  • 2020 – 131,785 miles
  • 2019 – 130,693 miles
  • 2018 – 128,452 miles
  • 2017 – 125,917 miles
  • 2016 – 123,138 miles
  • 2015 – 119,687 miles
  • 2014 – 116,468 miles
  • 2013 – 113,444 miles
  • 2012 – 110,186 miles
  • 2011 – 106,171 miles
  • 2010 – 102,327 miles
  • 2009 – 98,995 miles
  • 2008 – 92,091 miles
  • 2007 – 83,965 miles
  • 2006 – 74,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,311 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,311 miles (+2,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,311 miles
    Test number
    608289486805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass135,717 miles (+2,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,717 miles
    Test number
    941310253226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,335 miles (+446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,335 miles
    Test number
    174350833990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,889 miles
    Test number
    963764962837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,889 miles (+1,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,889 miles
    Test number
    430430167152
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,785 miles (+1,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,785 miles
    Test number
    645704758613
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight freeplay in steering system
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes worn slight play

  7. Pass130,693 miles (+2,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,693 miles
    Test number
    102768284990
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass128,452 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,452 miles
    Test number
    621520432362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,917 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,917 miles
    Test number
    418591431088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,138 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,138 miles
    Test number
    404870706972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,687 miles (+3,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,687 miles
    Test number
    555992935172
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass116,468 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,468 miles
    Test number
    276902844134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail116,451 miles (+3,007)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,451 miles
    Test number
    898599734169
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,444 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    789051243162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,443 miles (+3,257)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,443 miles
    Test number
    228950243429
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass110,186 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,186 miles
    Test number
    536603522105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,171 miles (+3,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    209514521476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass102,327 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    271136910172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,995 miles (+6,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    402799319189
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very close to limits

  20. Pass92,091 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    613835208165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,965 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    362912807109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,140 miles
    Test number
    193160886008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BGS

Does L4 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 BGS expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 BGS?
The MOT on L4 BGS expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 BGS done?
L4 BGS was recorded at 138,311 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 3,431 miles a year.
Has L4 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BGS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 BGS 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 L4 BGS find?
L4 BGS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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