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Mercedes-Benz 220

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc

L73 GUUMOT history

L73 GUU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 220 first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 198,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
198,776 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L73 GUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
220
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L73 GUU was last recorded at 198,776 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,304 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,472 miles
Average per year
3,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,776 miles
  • 2025 – 195,304 miles
  • 2024 – 189,352 miles
  • 2023 – 185,771 miles
  • 2022 – 182,046 miles
  • 2021 – 179,014 miles
  • 2020 – 177,891 miles
  • 2019 – 172,865 miles
  • 2018 – 170,187 miles
  • 2017 – 165,187 miles
  • 2016 – 160,811 miles
  • 2015 – 156,394 miles
  • 2014 – 151,650 miles
  • 2013 – 147,367 miles
  • 2012 – 146,588 miles
  • 2011 – 144,769 miles
  • 2010 – 142,182 miles
  • 2009 – 139,281 miles
  • 2008 – 136,653 miles
  • 2007 – 133,326 miles
  • 2006 – 126,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,776 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly worn inner edge
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  • AdvisorySlight play off side steering idler

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight play in nearside steering idler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

36 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,776 miles (+3,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    198,776 miles
    Test number
    384466654284
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play off side steering idler

  2. Pass195,304 miles (+159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,304 miles
    Test number
    274608949382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler

  3. Fail195,145 miles (+5,793)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,145 miles
    Test number
    841772353101
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering idler

  4. Pass189,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,352 miles
    Test number
    419151480368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail189,352 miles (+3,581)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,352 miles
    Test number
    839530166029
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass185,771 miles (+3,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,771 miles
    Test number
    327613382317
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass182,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,046 miles
    Test number
    181937860711
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Fail182,046 miles (+3,032)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,046 miles
    Test number
    196580729418
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass179,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,014 miles
    Test number
    388323495890
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake reading could be better.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail179,014 miles (+1,123)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,014 miles
    Test number
    657204934837
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake reading could be better.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass177,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,891 miles
    Test number
    902456818128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail177,891 miles (+5,026)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,891 miles
    Test number
    594543985536
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass172,865 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,865 miles
    Test number
    408388252509
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubbing due to bent arm (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside quite rusty

  14. Fail172,864 miles (+2,677)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,864 miles
    Test number
    514374560209
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubbing due to bent arm (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside quite rusty

  15. Pass170,187 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    170,187 miles
    Test number
    721554848783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail170,185 miles (+4,998)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,185 miles
    Test number
    145772500403
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass165,187 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    165,187 miles
    Test number
    349578569727
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail165,184 miles (+4,373)1 dangerous6 failures2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,184 miles
    Test number
    122447602987
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R FRONT TO REAR PIPE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED OVER AXLE (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass160,811 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,811 miles
    Test number
    948722159490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass156,394 miles (+4,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    156,394 miles
    Test number
    369233635039
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass151,650 miles (+4,283)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    151,650 miles
    Test number
    228255634007
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBulb faulure light on all lights working correctly.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall has slight damage.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass147,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    147,367 miles
    Test number
    325934943019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail147,367 miles (+779)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,367 miles
    Test number
    148319033028
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass146,588 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    146,588 miles
    Test number
    377973512488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outeredge

  25. Fail146,588 miles (+1,819)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,588 miles
    Test number
    909859102218
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outeredge

  26. Fail144,769 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,769 miles
    Test number
    216760711207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass144,769 miles (+2,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,769 miles
    Test number
    429690511221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass142,182 miles (+2,901)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    142,182 miles
    Test number
    360488510447
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front wing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  29. Fail139,281 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,281 miles
    Test number
    194853009263
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass139,281 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    139,281 miles
    Test number
    311893809433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass136,653 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    136,653 miles
    Test number
    132727528232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight cracking to side wall of nearside rear tyre

  32. Fail136,653 miles (+3,327)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,653 miles
    Test number
    933987428292
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight cracking to side wall of nearside rear tyre

  33. Pass133,326 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    133,326 miles
    Test number
    390695927215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail133,321 miles (+7,036)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,321 miles
    Test number
    491261127261
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  35. Pass126,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    126,285 miles
    Test number
    491485596137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail126,285 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,285 miles
    Test number
    392035796174
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Questions about L73 GUU

Does L73 GUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L73 GUU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L73 GUU?
The MOT on L73 GUU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L73 GUU done?
L73 GUU was recorded at 198,776 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,692 miles a year.
Has L73 GUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L73 GUU has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L73 GUU 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 L73 GUU find?
L73 GUU passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: all tyres slightly worn inner edge; fuel pipes corroded; slight play off side steering idler.

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