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Mercedes-Benz 230

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 2,299 cc

LMJ 655MOT history

LMJ 655 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 26 Feb 1990. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 390,023 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
390,023 km
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,605 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LMJ 655
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
26 Feb 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LMJ 655 was last recorded at 390,023 km on 19 Dec 2025, 710 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2014: 88,686 miles, lower than 88,688 miles on 7 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
389,313 km · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
710 km
Average per year
1,605 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 390,023 km
  • 2024 – 389,313 km
  • 2023 – 387,794 km
  • 2022 – 386,119 km
  • 2020 – 381,799 km
  • 2019 – 378,928 km
  • 2018 – 378,003 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass390,023 km
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking oil

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass390,023 km (+710)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    390,023 km
    Test number
    629110667037
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking oil

  2. Pass389,313 km (+1,519)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    389,313 km
    Test number
    147255452931
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass387,794 km (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    387,794 km
    Test number
    608449009015
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass386,119 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    386,119 km
    Test number
    350088571478
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass384,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    384,378 miles
    Test number
    735752412488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass381,799 km (+2,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    381,799 km
    Test number
    376505489362
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass378,928 km (+925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    378,928 km
    Test number
    219704715615
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass378,003 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    378,003 km
    Test number
    792856160567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass373,925 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    373,925 miles
    Test number
    229050576327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass366,796 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    366,796 miles
    Test number
    436980138833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass364,802 miles (+276,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    364,802 miles
    Test number
    178657555144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    647464064142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,686 miles (-2)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    286787754183
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass88,688 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    168198253104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,686 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    986209342124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,078 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    106526341075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,442 miles (+6,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    184658420033
    • NoteTwo front Tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass71,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    100812819404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,919 miles (+3,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    161412719479
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass68,114 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    520820938045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    141381266350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LMJ 655

What vehicle is registration LMJ 655 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LMJ 655 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 26 Feb 1990. 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 LMJ 655 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LMJ 655 is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LMJ 655?
The MOT on LMJ 655 is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LMJ 655 done?
LMJ 655 was recorded at 390,023 km at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,605 km a year.
Has LMJ 655 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LMJ 655 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on LMJ 655 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LMJ 655 find?
LMJ 655 passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 4 more.

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