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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,300 cc

R137 AJCMOT history

R137 AJC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 17 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,652 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R137 AJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R137 AJC was last recorded at 172,652 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,563 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,089 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,652 miles
  • 2025 – 170,563 miles
  • 2024 – 165,565 miles
  • 2023 – 159,597 miles
  • 2022 – 154,984 miles
  • 2021 – 149,325 miles
  • 2020 – 144,890 miles
  • 2019 – 144,663 miles
  • 2018 – 144,206 miles
  • 2017 – 143,830 miles
  • 2016 – 142,527 miles
  • 2015 – 141,688 miles
  • 2014 – 139,402 miles
  • 2013 – 137,550 miles
  • 2012 – 135,314 miles
  • 2011 – 132,456 miles
  • 2009 – 130,392 miles
  • 2008 – 128,253 miles
  • 2007 – 124,252 miles
  • 2006 – 118,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,652 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,652 miles (+2,089)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,652 miles
    Test number
    562073042609
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,563 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,563 miles
    Test number
    104674998440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,563 miles (+4,998)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,563 miles
    Test number
    874523659429
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre silencer detached from pipe and mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,565 miles (+5,968)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,565 miles
    Test number
    205308390262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Free play in suspension top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass159,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,597 miles
    Test number
    553493959523
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail159,597 miles (+4,613)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,597 miles
    Test number
    980818167628
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass154,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,984 miles
    Test number
    186693404982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail154,984 miles (+5,659)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,984 miles
    Test number
    966383165122
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass149,325 miles (+4,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,325 miles
    Test number
    618345541498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  10. Pass144,890 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    144,890 miles
    Test number
    846379443332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Fail144,889 miles (+226)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,889 miles
    Test number
    152410986390
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Pass144,663 miles (+457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    144,663 miles
    Test number
    438525173491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroded

  13. Pass144,206 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,206 miles
    Test number
    719035876439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass143,830 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,830 miles
    Test number
    359615605491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,527 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,527 miles
    Test number
    938790199579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,688 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,688 miles
    Test number
    609154505175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,402 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,402 miles
    Test number
    267671604106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,550 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    137,550 miles
    Test number
    188182293459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,314 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,314 miles
    Test number
    718698282065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,304 miles (+2,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,304 miles
    Test number
    835647382066
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass132,456 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    132,456 miles
    Test number
    209245601447
    • NoteKnock on sterring not detected

  22. Fail132,456 miles (+2,064)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,456 miles
    Test number
    337974301146
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteKnock on sterring not detected

  23. Pass130,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    130,392 miles
    Test number
    652449119256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,392 miles (+2,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,392 miles
    Test number
    833249919299
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass128,253 miles (+4,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    128,253 miles
    Test number
    363460808439
    • NoteSlight knock detected in steering coloun/shaft

  26. Pass124,252 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    124,252 miles
    Test number
    753783577161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass118,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    118,795 miles
    Test number
    390980776124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail118,795 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,795 miles
    Test number
    462710476131
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Questions about R137 AJC

Does R137 AJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R137 AJC is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R137 AJC?
The MOT on R137 AJC is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R137 AJC done?
R137 AJC was recorded at 172,652 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has R137 AJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R137 AJC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R137 AJC 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 R137 AJC find?
R137 AJC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 6 more.

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