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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1986 · 2,962 cc

RWX 61MOT history

RWX 61 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 8 May 1986. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
107,878 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RWX 61
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
8 May 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RWX 61 was last recorded at 107,878 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,369 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,878 miles
  • 2025 – 107,369 miles
  • 2024 – 106,759 miles
  • 2023 – 106,066 miles
  • 2022 – 105,282 miles
  • 2021 – 104,468 miles
  • 2019 – 103,065 miles
  • 2018 – 102,417 miles
  • 2017 – 101,591 miles
  • 2016 – 101,325 miles
  • 2015 – 100,958 miles
  • 2014 – 100,514 miles
  • 2013 – 100,010 miles
  • 2012 – 99,291 miles
  • 2010 – 96,652 miles
  • 2008 – 93,627 miles
  • 2007 – 91,387 miles
  • 2006 – 89,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,878 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,878 miles (+509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    669545895980
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter
  2. Pass107,369 miles (+610)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,369 miles
    Test number
    896577601821
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter
  3. Pass106,759 miles (+693)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    183751562244
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear exhaust corroded
  4. Pass106,066 miles (+784)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    881427696072
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear exhaust corroded
  5. Pass105,282 miles (+814)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,282 miles
    Test number
    624385427638
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded around fuel filter
  6. Pass104,468 miles (+1,403)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,468 miles
    Test number
    284992388027
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe to filter
  7. Pass103,065 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,065 miles
    Test number
    247327153750
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail103,052 miles (+635)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,052 miles
    Test number
    928105889811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass102,417 miles (+826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    972490268474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass101,591 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,591 miles
    Test number
    628452426050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass101,325 miles (+367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,325 miles
    Test number
    976061980961
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass100,958 miles (+444)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,958 miles
    Test number
    827170595169
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  13. Pass100,514 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,514 miles
    Test number
    598086474126
    • 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)
  14. Fail100,502 miles (+492)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    618265474184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
  15. Pass100,010 miles (+719)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    289175053451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in near-side and off-side steering idler's
  16. Pass99,291 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,291 miles
    Test number
    199863792037
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass96,652 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    202830900444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,620 miles (+2,993)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    482129990035
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass93,627 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,627 miles
    Test number
    781615808163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,387 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,387 miles
    Test number
    601573707118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    532794706108
    • NoteOff-side front chassis rail heavily undersealed unable to check thoroughly

Questions about RWX 61

What vehicle is registration RWX 61 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RWX 61 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 8 May 1986. 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 RWX 61 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RWX 61 is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on RWX 61?
The MOT on RWX 61 is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RWX 61 done?
RWX 61 was recorded at 107,878 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 931 miles a year.
Has RWX 61 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RWX 61 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on RWX 61 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 RWX 61 find?
RWX 61 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm; nearside rear nearside rear exhaust box corroded, and 1 more.

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