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Mercedes-Benz 300

Silver · Diesel · 1992 · 2,966 cc

MEO 5MOT history

MEO 5 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 133,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
133,272 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEO 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,966 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

MEO 5 was last recorded at 133,272 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2009: 89,381 miles, lower than 89,681 miles on 21 Jul 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,098 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
174 miles
Average per year
2,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,272 miles
  • 2025 – 133,098 miles
  • 2024 – 128,724 miles
  • 2023 – 126,683 miles
  • 2022 – 123,184 miles
  • 2021 – 116,801 miles
  • 2020 – 116,425 miles
  • 2019 – 115,275 miles
  • 2018 – 113,008 miles
  • 2017 – 111,438 miles
  • 2016 – 109,442 miles
  • 2015 – 108,057 miles
  • 2014 – 106,234 miles
  • 2013 – 103,636 miles
  • 2012 – 100,698 miles
  • 2011 – 96,775 miles
  • 2010 – 93,168 miles
  • 2009 – 89,381 miles
  • 2008 – 85,635 miles
  • 2007 – 83,934 miles
  • 2006 – 82,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,272 miles
  • DangerousFront Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under passenger front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,272 miles (+174)1 dangerous10 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,272 miles
    Test number
    346265049645
    • DangerousFront Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under passenger front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,098 miles
    Test number
    336886248628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,098 miles (+4,374)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,098 miles
    Test number
    326117891590
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  4. Pass128,724 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,724 miles
    Test number
    492489128207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,724 miles (+2,041)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,724 miles
    Test number
    917586748072
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass126,683 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    969010616192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail126,681 miles (+3,497)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,681 miles
    Test number
    277390529677
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,184 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,184 miles
    Test number
    751967956946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,154 miles (+6,353)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,154 miles
    Test number
    662100201972
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,801 miles
    Test number
    111402759312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail116,801 miles (+376)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,801 miles
    Test number
    928672245586
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass116,425 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    663409144104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,275 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,275 miles
    Test number
    113996604180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail115,250 miles (+2,242)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    241642574913
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine has slight fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass113,008 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,008 miles
    Test number
    860757233445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,438 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    540360935078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,442 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    293408915209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,437 miles (+1,380)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,437 miles
    Test number
    286434543753
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass108,057 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    107784405279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,234 miles
    Test number
    645611614279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,234 miles (+2,598)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,234 miles
    Test number
    378617404444
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass103,636 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,636 miles
    Test number
    528253303212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,698 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    677876382107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,775 miles (+3,607)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,775 miles
    Test number
    355520511483
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s park brake requires attention

  25. Pass93,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    910865190151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail93,168 miles (+3,787)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    204024890409
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass89,381 miles (-300)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,381 miles
    Test number
    212655809268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,681 miles (+4,046)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,681 miles
    Test number
    532732709208
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass85,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,635 miles
    Test number
    414884918207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Fail85,635 miles (+1,701)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,635 miles
    Test number
    692762918208
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass83,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    180583217272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail83,934 miles (+1,728)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    930213217226
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

  33. Pass82,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    813652216208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEO 5

What vehicle is registration MEO 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEO 5 on a silver 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 MEO 5 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MEO 5 expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MEO 5?
The MOT on MEO 5 expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MEO 5 done?
MEO 5 was recorded at 133,272 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,547 miles a year.
Has MEO 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEO 5 has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on MEO 5 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MEO 5 find?
MEO 5 failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel; nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam, and 16 more.

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