Mercedes-Benz 300
Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 2,962 cc
SO 6131MOT history
SO 6131 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 26 Oct 1990. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 107,254 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SO 6131
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,962 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 26 Oct 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
SO 6131 was last recorded at 107,254 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Aug 2016: 100,749 miles, lower than 992,230 miles on 4 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 106,064 miles · 12 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,190 miles
- Average per year
- 1,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 107,254 miles
- 2021 – 106,064 miles
- 2020 – 105,841 miles
- 2019 – 104,923 miles
- 2018 – 103,398 miles
- 2017 – 101,727 miles
- 2016 – 100,749 miles
- 2015 – 992,230 miles
- 2014 – 97,839 miles
- 2013 – 96,535 miles
- 2012 – 95,020 miles
- 2011 – 92,277 miles
- 2010 – 90,914 miles
- 2009 – 88,647 miles
- 2008 – 84,832 miles
- 2007 – 81,172 miles
- 2006 – 80,902 miles
- 2005 – 77,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,254 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 107,254 miles
- Test number
- 965902250279
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,249 miles (+1,185)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,249 miles
- Test number
- 624915601932
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,064 miles (+223)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 106,064 miles
- Test number
- 565112800916
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass105,841 miles (+918)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 105,841 miles
- Test number
- 243309412475
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass104,923 miles (+1,525)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 104,923 miles
- Test number
- 187767049120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 103,398 miles
- Test number
- 769843149889
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail103,398 miles (+1,671)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,398 miles
- Test number
- 262989129938
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass101,727 miles (+978)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 101,727 miles
- Test number
- 216768868240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,749 miles (-891,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,749 miles
- Test number
- 311615055216
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass992,230 miles (+893,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 992,230 miles
- Test number
- 687038860309
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail99,228 miles (+1,389)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,228 miles
- Test number
- 339223482822
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass97,839 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 97,839 miles
- Test number
- 107106914230
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail97,838 miles (+1,303)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,838 miles
- Test number
- 418416914226
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass96,535 miles (+1,515)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 96,535 miles
- Test number
- 218594223208
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSteering idler arm has slight play
Pass95,020 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 95,020 miles
- Test number
- 708266322282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Fail95,020 miles (+2,743)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,020 miles
- Test number
- 808776322229
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass92,277 miles (+1,363)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 92,277 miles
- Test number
- 309048921288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,914 miles (+2,267)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 90,914 miles
- Test number
- 660095240273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,647 miles (+3,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 88,647 miles
- Test number
- 583982279241
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass84,832 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 84,832 miles
- Test number
- 681264788224
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail84,829 miles (+3,657)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,829 miles
- Test number
- 874852288275
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,172 miles (+270)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 81,172 miles
- Test number
- 500989087219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 80,902 miles
- Test number
- 690986886273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,902 miles (+3,209)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,902 miles
- Test number
- 544345086290
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass77,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 77,693 miles
- Test number
- 533277395280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SO 6131
- What vehicle is registration SO 6131 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SO 6131 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 26 Oct 1990. 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 SO 6131 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on SO 6131 expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on SO 6131?
- The MOT on SO 6131 expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has SO 6131 done?
- SO 6131 was recorded at 107,254 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
- Has SO 6131 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SO 6131 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on SO 6131 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on SO 6131 find?
- SO 6131 passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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