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Mercedes-Benz 250

Gold · Petrol · 1967 · 2,496 cc

MHJ 56MOT history

MHJ 56 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 250 first used on 30 Aug 1967. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 19,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
19,548 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHJ 56
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
250
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1967
First used
30 Aug 1967
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHJ 56 was last recorded at 19,548 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,850 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
698 miles
Average per year
123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,548 miles
  • 2024 – 18,850 miles
  • 2021 – 17,797 miles
  • 2020 – 17,777 miles
  • 2019 – 17,754 miles
  • 2018 – 17,737 miles
  • 2017 – 17,720 miles
  • 2016 – 17,705 miles
  • 2015 – 17,695 miles
  • 2014 – 17,656 miles
  • 2013 – 17,639 miles
  • 2012 – 17,636 miles
  • 2011 – 17,567 miles
  • 2010 – 17,544 miles
  • 2009 – 17,431 miles
  • 2008 – 17,388 miles
  • 2007 – 17,229 miles
  • 2006 – 17,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass19,548 miles (+698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    19,548 miles
    Test number
    892250522577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass18,850 miles (+1,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    937138562358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass17,797 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    17,797 miles
    Test number
    828874024212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,777 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    17,777 miles
    Test number
    480516722353
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside outer sill and offside rear wheel arch - not considered criteria but suggest attention
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel low
    • AdvisoryResidue around steering box

  5. Pass17,754 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    17,754 miles
    Test number
    370062593904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,737 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,737 miles
    Test number
    838708677172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,720 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,720 miles
    Test number
    599701342987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,705 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,705 miles
    Test number
    563375511284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,695 miles (+39)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,695 miles
    Test number
    725435175063
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly grabing.
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass17,656 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,656 miles
    Test number
    378202794035
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front brake grabbing slightly
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail17,655 miles (+16)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,655 miles
    Test number
    985877284011
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front brake grabbing slightly
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass17,639 miles (+3)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,639 miles
    Test number
    315538073089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass17,636 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,636 miles
    Test number
    995146372091
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slightly binding.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

  14. Fail17,636 miles (+69)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,636 miles
    Test number
    336896872091
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slightly binding.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

  15. Pass17,567 miles (+23)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    758815681087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass17,544 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    383467570081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBall joint gaitors split.
    • NoteLower arn bushes leaking grease.
    • NoteSlight play in antiroll bar links.

  17. Fail17,544 miles (+113)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    314417370037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBall joint gaitors split.
    • NoteLower arn bushes leaking grease.
    • NoteSlight play in antiroll bar links.

  18. Pass17,431 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,431 miles
    Test number
    604166279069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,388 miles (+159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,388 miles
    Test number
    210324978000
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteRear differential leak

  20. Pass17,229 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,229 miles
    Test number
    742909877009
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass17,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,089 miles
    Test number
    602250886012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MHJ 56

What vehicle is registration MHJ 56 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHJ 56 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 250 first used on 30 Aug 1967. 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 MHJ 56 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHJ 56 is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on MHJ 56?
The MOT on MHJ 56 is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MHJ 56 done?
MHJ 56 was recorded at 19,548 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 123 miles a year.
Has MHJ 56 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHJ 56 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on MHJ 56 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 MHJ 56 find?
MHJ 56 passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering box has seepage.

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