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Mercedes-Benz 300

Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 2,962 cc

SE 8878MOT history

SE 8878 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,911 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SE 8878
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SE 8878 was last recorded at 129,911 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,893 miles · 6 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,911 miles
  • 2020 – 129,893 miles
  • 2018 – 129,867 miles
  • 2017 – 127,369 miles
  • 2016 – 127,106 miles
  • 2015 – 125,746 miles
  • 2014 – 123,654 miles
  • 2013 – 122,663 miles
  • 2012 – 121,834 miles
  • 2011 – 120,212 miles
  • 2010 – 116,955 miles
  • 2009 – 115,940 miles
  • 2008 – 113,416 miles
  • 2007 – 113,245 miles
  • 2006 – 112,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,911 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    393347349308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,893 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,893 miles
    Test number
    663597952491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,867 miles
    Test number
    700083339290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,867 miles (+2,498)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,867 miles
    Test number
    691088270519
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  5. Pass127,369 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,369 miles
    Test number
    776638361122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,106 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,106 miles
    Test number
    764451003345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,746 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,746 miles
    Test number
    970695877080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,654 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,654 miles
    Test number
    726762254278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,663 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    357888363485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteGear box sump leaking
    • NoteRear differental leaking

  10. Fail122,663 miles (+829)5 failures13 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    296769853214
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteGear box sump leaking
    • NoteRear differental leaking

  11. Pass121,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    121,834 miles
    Test number
    659559442256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail121,834 miles (+1,622)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,834 miles
    Test number
    249688042278
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass120,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,212 miles
    Test number
    287885861296
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail120,212 miles (+3,257)6 dangerous2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,212 miles
    Test number
    156466651273
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousBoth front tyres has cracks appearing all around the circumfranse below the tred
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNear side front foot rest area is excessively corroded

  15. Pass116,955 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,955 miles
    Test number
    873677950286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,940 miles (+2,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,940 miles
    Test number
    324874469405
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass113,416 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,416 miles
    Test number
    294667298496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,245 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    113,245 miles
    Test number
    140932077250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,163 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    112,163 miles
    Test number
    543738176291
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside disc slightly warped?

Questions about SE 8878

What vehicle is registration SE 8878 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SE 8878 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1987. 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 SE 8878 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SE 8878 expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SE 8878?
The MOT on SE 8878 expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SE 8878 done?
SE 8878 was recorded at 129,911 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 938 miles a year.
Has SE 8878 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SE 8878 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on SE 8878 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 SE 8878 find?
SE 8878 passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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