Mercedes-Benz 300
Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,998 cc
LDY 173MOT history
LDY 173 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 210,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 210,794 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LDY 173
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LDY 173 was last recorded at 210,794 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,793 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 210,794 miles
- 2024 – 210,332 miles
- 2023 – 206,111 miles
- 2021 – 205,549 miles
- 2019 – 205,536 miles
- 2018 – 205,460 miles
- 2016 – 205,166 miles
- 2011 – 201,246 miles
- 2010 – 194,510 miles
- 2009 – 186,720 miles
- 2008 – 175,829 miles
- 2007 – 163,516 miles
- 2006 – 149,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass210,794 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,794 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 210,794 miles
- Test number
- 573380087083
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail210,793 miles (+461)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,793 miles
- Test number
- 386157131357
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass210,332 miles (+4,221)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 210,332 miles
- Test number
- 432123185584
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass206,111 miles (+562)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 206,111 miles
- Test number
- 851759569496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,549 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 205,549 miles
- Test number
- 456198675498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to top shocker mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass205,536 miles (+76)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 205,536 miles
- Test number
- 207774884618
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass205,460 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 205,460 miles
- Test number
- 352576126236
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear spring mounts have been replaced.
Fail205,453 miles (+287)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,453 miles
- Test number
- 162722148322
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Pass205,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 205,166 miles
- Test number
- 570557727452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,166 miles (+3,920)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,166 miles
- Test number
- 976408828712
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AT SHOCK MOUNT (2.4.G.1)
Pass201,246 miles (+6,736)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 201,246 miles
- Test number
- 798443561292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,510 miles (+7,790)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 194,510 miles
- Test number
- 244196760256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,720 miles (+10,891)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 186,720 miles
- Test number
- 123046179247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 175,829 miles
- Test number
- 624555278217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,828 miles (+12,312)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,828 miles
- Test number
- 104865878296
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass163,516 miles (+14,334)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 163,516 miles
- Test number
- 583074077209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,182 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 149,182 miles
- Test number
- 394837876405
- NoteBattery insecure
Questions about LDY 173
- What vehicle is registration LDY 173 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LDY 173 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1992. 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 LDY 173 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LDY 173 expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LDY 173?
- The MOT on LDY 173 expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LDY 173 done?
- LDY 173 was recorded at 210,794 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
- Has LDY 173 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LDY 173 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LDY 173 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 LDY 173 find?
- LDY 173 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.
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