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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

POH 424MOT history

POH 424 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,518 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POH 424
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 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POH 424 was last recorded at 40,518 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,368 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,518 miles
  • 2025 – 40,368 miles
  • 2024 – 40,238 miles
  • 2023 – 40,126 miles
  • 2022 – 40,001 miles
  • 2021 – 39,857 miles
  • 2020 – 39,685 miles
  • 2019 – 39,560 miles
  • 2018 – 39,399 miles
  • 2017 – 39,259 miles
  • 2016 – 39,062 miles
  • 2015 – 38,872 miles
  • 2014 – 38,706 miles
  • 2013 – 38,505 miles
  • 2012 – 38,323 miles
  • 2011 – 38,082 miles
  • 2010 – 37,918 miles
  • 2009 – 37,610 miles
  • 2008 – 37,465 miles
  • 2007 – 37,238 miles
  • 2006 – 37,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    403485020082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,518 miles (+150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    891362917167
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass40,368 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    456052550314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,238 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    314632138436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,126 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,126 miles
    Test number
    835891702601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,001 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    342283321765
    • AdvisoryFront subframe bushes worn. Not excessive at present.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass39,857 miles (+172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    305794738831
    • AdvisoryFront Front subframe, rear bushes deteriorated and have movement but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass39,685 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    189637443034
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in subframe bushes, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering idler assembly, but not excessive

  9. Pass39,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,560 miles
    Test number
    599525997927
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe bushes has slight movement but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering idler has slight play but not excessive

  10. Fail39,560 miles (+161)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,560 miles
    Test number
    649628642106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe bushes has slight movement but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering idler has slight play but not excessive

  11. Pass39,399 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    846533399277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,396 miles (+137)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    342532317792
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,259 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    404553614480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,062 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,062 miles
    Test number
    439707646174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,061 miles (+189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    309684952334
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass38,872 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    365530335074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,706 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    225710034097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,505 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    436019923065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,323 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,323 miles
    Test number
    905707422084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,082 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    169715721023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,918 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,918 miles
    Test number
    172568620083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,610 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    634712729029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,465 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    821604828096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,238 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,238 miles
    Test number
    384292927066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,032 miles
    Test number
    391653716078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about POH 424

What vehicle is registration POH 424 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POH 424 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 POH 424 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POH 424 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on POH 424?
The MOT on POH 424 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POH 424 done?
POH 424 was recorded at 40,518 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 174 miles a year.
Has POH 424 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POH 424 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on POH 424 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 POH 424 find?
POH 424 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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