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Mercedes-Benz 300

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 2,998 cc

NVL 270MOT history

NVL 270 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,326 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NVL 270
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NVL 270 was last recorded at 129,326 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,251 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,075 miles
Average per year
1,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,326 miles
  • 2024 – 127,251 miles
  • 2023 – 120,012 miles
  • 2022 – 116,759 miles
  • 2021 – 114,498 miles
  • 2020 – 111,023 miles
  • 2019 – 110,872 miles
  • 2018 – 110,624 miles
  • 2017 – 110,220 miles
  • 2016 – 109,248 miles
  • 2015 – 109,247 miles
  • 2013 – 109,229 miles
  • 2012 – 109,187 miles
  • 2011 – 109,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some testable items

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,326 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,326 miles
    Test number
    530337738137
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some testable items

  2. Fail129,326 miles (+2,075)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,326 miles
    Test number
    202527929022
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some testable items

  3. Pass127,251 miles (+7,239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    685489100728
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass120,012 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,012 miles
    Test number
    180929300855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail120,011 miles (+3,252)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,011 miles
    Test number
    664029246694
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass116,759 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    751743019759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,498 miles (+3,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    715288285974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,023 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,023 miles
    Test number
    784916763702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering idler bushes worn and slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension leg dust cover split and bump top 50% missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension leg dust cover split and bump top 50% missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail111,023 miles (+151)5 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,023 miles
    Test number
    189396131267
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering idler bushes worn and slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension leg dust cover split and bump top 50% missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension leg dust cover split and bump top 50% missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass110,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    210833277292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,872 miles (+248)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    771063221489
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  12. Pass110,624 miles (+404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    457119529469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,220 miles (+972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,220 miles
    Test number
    255610331062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass109,248 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,248 miles
    Test number
    633538390710
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail109,247 miles (+18)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    102137250144
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at end of rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass109,229 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,229 miles
    Test number
    305347243050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,187 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    309186542019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,174 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,174 miles
    Test number
    185572751041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre - Inner side wall cracking slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking at edge of tread

  19. Fail109,174 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,174 miles
    Test number
    338432551008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre - Inner side wall cracking slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking at edge of tread

Questions about NVL 270

What vehicle is registration NVL 270 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NVL 270 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 NVL 270 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NVL 270 is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on NVL 270?
The MOT on NVL 270 is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NVL 270 done?
NVL 270 was recorded at 129,326 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,375 miles a year.
Has NVL 270 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NVL 270 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on NVL 270 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 NVL 270 find?
NVL 270 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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