
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass96,652 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 96,652 miles
- Test number
- 202830900444
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass93,627 miles (+2,240)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 93,627 miles
- Test number
- 781615808163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,387 miles (+2,288)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 91,387 miles
- Test number
- 601573707118
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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