Mercedes

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 3,972 cc

M353 JBOMOT history

M353 JBO is a blue diesel Mercedes first used on 1 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 722,343 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
722,343 km
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,883 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M353 JBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,972 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Sept 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M353 JBO was last recorded at 722,343 km on 17 Apr 2026, 1,205 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2018: 204,447 miles, lower than 680,629 miles on 2 Feb 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
721,138 km · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,205 km
Average per year
4,883 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 722,343 km
  • 2024 – 721,138 km
  • 2023 – 713,302 km
  • 2022 – 710,231 km
  • 2021 – 696,666 km
  • 2020 – 690,685 km
  • 2019 – 687,474 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass722,343 km
  • AdvisoryFront both inner wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass722,343 km (+1,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    722,343 km
    Test number
    310097174033
    • AdvisoryFront both inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass721,138 km (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    721,138 km
    Test number
    961614865570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail721,039 km (+7,737)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    721,039 km
    Test number
    751717959607
    • DangerousNearside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass713,302 km (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    713,302 km
    Test number
    538273765828
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass710,231 km (+13,565)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    710,231 km
    Test number
    510661415533
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass696,666 km (+5,981)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    696,666 km
    Test number
    272667571762
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass690,685 km (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    690,685 km
    Test number
    999529905522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass687,474 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    687,474 km
    Test number
    148804333677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass204,447 miles (-476,182)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    204,447 miles
    Test number
    860987008398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass680,629 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    680,629 miles
    Test number
    473650351709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass676,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    676,332 miles
    Test number
    459967022345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M353 JBO

Does M353 JBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M353 JBO is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M353 JBO?
The MOT on M353 JBO is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M353 JBO done?
M353 JBO was recorded at 722,343 km at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,883 km a year.
Has M353 JBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M353 JBO has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on M353 JBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M353 JBO find?
M353 JBO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front both inner wheel arches corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in and outer; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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