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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

SAB 485MOT history

SAB 485 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,686 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAB 485
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAB 485 was last recorded at 133,686 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2020: 126,954 miles, lower than 126,955 miles on 26 Feb 2020.

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
133,404 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
1,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,686 miles
  • 2025 – 133,404 miles
  • 2024 – 133,142 miles
  • 2023 – 131,559 miles
  • 2022 – 130,303 miles
  • 2021 – 128,745 miles
  • 2020 – 126,954 miles
  • 2019 – 125,441 miles
  • 2018 – 123,645 miles
  • 2017 – 122,374 miles
  • 2016 – 119,945 miles
  • 2015 – 118,692 miles
  • 2014 – 116,788 miles
  • 2013 – 114,992 miles
  • 2012 – 112,309 miles
  • 2011 – 109,641 miles
  • 2010 – 106,965 miles
  • 2009 – 103,690 miles
  • 2008 – 100,698 miles
  • 2007 – 96,308 miles
  • 2006 – 93,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear bearing slight play
  • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drivers seat adjustment bit tight forwards and backwards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,686 miles (+282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    460780687417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bearing slight play
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust

  2. Pass133,404 miles (+262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,404 miles
    Test number
    514345843791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,142 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,142 miles
    Test number
    768828934432
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,559 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    326783254284
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat adjustment bit tight forwards and backwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,558 miles (+1,255)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,558 miles
    Test number
    740313319953
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat adjustment bit tight forwards and backwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    805785150652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail130,303 miles (+1,558)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    405441781361
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,745 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,745 miles
    Test number
    501763592130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail128,718 miles (+1,764)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,718 miles
    Test number
    524998391077
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of arch housing - NR anti-roll bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear seal area's (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass126,954 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,954 miles
    Test number
    426309699060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,955 miles (+1,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,955 miles
    Test number
    672559127121
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass125,441 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,441 miles
    Test number
    489863584393
    • AdvisoryFront both front chassi rails rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill is slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassi (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassi (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear chassi rails are rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms

  13. Fail125,441 miles (+1,796)1 dangerous14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,441 miles
    Test number
    108775344072
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front chassi rails rusty
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets are weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill is slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassi (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassi (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear chassi rails are rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms

  14. Pass123,645 miles (+1,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,645 miles
    Test number
    139110741690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat stiff going backwards and forwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil spring slightly rusty

  15. Pass122,374 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    602368907571
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper rubbers starting to split

  16. Pass119,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    610649924649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,945 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    238527467239
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre 2mm

  18. Fail119,945 miles (+1,253)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    411648872528
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre 2mm

  19. Pass118,692 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    989275285009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,665 miles (+1,877)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    346959165080
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNS washer jet inop

  21. Pass116,788 miles (+1,796)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    859447254084
    • NoteHead lamp on max high
    • NoteN/s washer jet poor

  22. Pass114,992 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,992 miles
    Test number
    269767553024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass112,309 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    568295462018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass109,641 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,641 miles
    Test number
    989503761015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,965 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,965 miles
    Test number
    823851970069
    • NoteOffside headlamp broken. Slight play in steering.

  26. Fail106,964 miles (+3,274)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,964 miles
    Test number
    180810270092
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteOffside headlamp broken. Slight play in steering.

  27. Pass103,690 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    224498659032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,698 miles (+4,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    444269158092
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass96,308 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    730920667046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass93,045 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    333518766028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail92,976 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    150454456406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about SAB 485

What vehicle is registration SAB 485 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAB 485 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 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 SAB 485 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAB 485 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAB 485?
The MOT on SAB 485 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAB 485 done?
SAB 485 was recorded at 133,686 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,997 miles a year.
Has SAB 485 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAB 485 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on SAB 485 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SAB 485 find?
SAB 485 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding; offside rear bearing slight play; slight blow from exhaust.

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