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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

PHJ 32MOT history

PHJ 32 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,214 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PHJ 32
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PHJ 32 was last recorded at 105,214 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,903 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
1,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,214 miles
  • 2024 – 101,655 miles
  • 2023 – 98,104 miles
  • 2022 – 96,087 miles
  • 2021 – 93,466 miles
  • 2020 – 91,243 miles
  • 2019 – 89,099 miles
  • 2018 – 86,585 miles
  • 2017 – 84,107 miles
  • 2016 – 82,237 miles
  • 2015 – 80,445 miles
  • 2010 – 80,401 miles
  • 2009 – 79,854 miles
  • 2007 – 79,818 miles
  • 2006 – 79,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,214 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under abs pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,214 miles (+311)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    645009641353
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,903 miles (+3,248)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    256269365729
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,655 miles
    Test number
    391341491100
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail101,655 miles (+3,551)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,655 miles
    Test number
    902331972352
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass98,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    449151401335
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail98,104 miles (+2,017)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    212877815247
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass96,087 miles (+2,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    439957817933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass93,466 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    441043850412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail93,460 miles (+2,217)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    660111457513
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    311920920955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail91,243 miles (+2,144)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,243 miles
    Test number
    490864609419
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass89,099 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    832544115654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass86,585 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    171057672097
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass84,107 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    905436938021
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box slight leak

  15. Pass82,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    903546445121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,237 miles (+1,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    610115257864
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass80,445 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,445 miles
    Test number
    279300325120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,401 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,401 miles
    Test number
    142884720194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,854 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    710956479059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass79,818 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    852222687202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,529 miles
    Test number
    133442976292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PHJ 32

What vehicle is registration PHJ 32 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PHJ 32 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 PHJ 32 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PHJ 32 is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on PHJ 32?
The MOT on PHJ 32 is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PHJ 32 done?
PHJ 32 was recorded at 105,214 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 1,334 miles a year.
Has PHJ 32 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PHJ 32 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on PHJ 32 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 PHJ 32 find?
PHJ 32 passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; steering box leaking oil; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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