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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

POM 6MOT history

POM 6 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 15 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,970 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POM 6
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
15 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POM 6 was last recorded at 103,970 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2009: 100,115 miles, lower than 104,025 miles on 9 Sept 2008.

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
103,901 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,970 miles
  • 2025 – 103,901 miles
  • 2024 – 103,826 miles
  • 2023 – 103,768 miles
  • 2022 – 103,680 miles
  • 2021 – 103,494 miles
  • 2020 – 103,494 miles
  • 2019 – 103,421 miles
  • 2018 – 103,306 miles
  • 2017 – 103,110 miles
  • 2016 – 103,004 miles
  • 2015 – 102,831 miles
  • 2014 – 102,733 miles
  • 2013 – 102,373 miles
  • 2012 – 101,331 miles
  • 2011 – 101,130 miles
  • 2010 – 100,987 miles
  • 2009 – 100,115 miles
  • 2008 – 104,025 miles
  • 2007 – 97,796 miles
  • 2006 – 97,288 miles
  • 2005 – 95,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,970 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,970 miles
    Test number
    859780278330
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail103,970 miles (+69)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,970 miles
    Test number
    491189593157
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass103,901 miles (+75)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,901 miles
    Test number
    947697290579
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four main bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,826 miles (+58)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,826 miles
    Test number
    348457462485
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass103,768 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    973480035735
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four main subframe bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    176057761176
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail103,680 miles (+186)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    506980950686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    324268253887
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail103,494 miles (+73)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    417343872007
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,421 miles (+115)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    533420385597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass103,306 miles (+196)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    970744394445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,110 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    550558711717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,004 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    810510449194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail102,948 miles (+117)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    613405219690
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under abs pump (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,831 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    995954364318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,733 miles (+360)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    445943704404
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass102,373 miles (+1,042)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,373 miles
    Test number
    488291213442
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail101,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,331 miles
    Test number
    129733212374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  19. Pass101,331 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,331 miles
    Test number
    869683012324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,130 miles (+143)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,130 miles
    Test number
    545004661256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll jacking up points on body sills are blistering and are corroded

  21. Pass100,987 miles (+872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    263368170275
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  22. Pass100,115 miles (-3,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    882082859257
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass104,025 miles (+6,229)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,025 miles
    Test number
    990033358239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres low in tread 3mm

  24. Pass97,796 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    97,796 miles
    Test number
    131064857298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,288 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    97,288 miles
    Test number
    650087946203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass95,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    742809045296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about POM 6

What vehicle is registration POM 6 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POM 6 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 15 Aug 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 POM 6 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POM 6 is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on POM 6?
The MOT on POM 6 is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POM 6 done?
POM 6 was recorded at 103,970 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 408 miles a year.
Has POM 6 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POM 6 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on POM 6 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on POM 6 find?
POM 6 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear outer brake hose slightly twisted; front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; offside front steering box has seepage.

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