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Mercedes-Benz 300

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

SSV 176MOT history

SSV 176 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 27 Jun 1989. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
199,358 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSV 176
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
27 Jun 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSV 176 was last recorded at 199,358 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 1,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2008: 34,832 miles, lower than 151,402 miles on 30 Apr 2007.
  • 14 Nov 2011: 75,100 miles, lower than 163,449 miles on 19 Jun 2010.
  • 22 Nov 2013: 117,824 miles, lower than 169,948 miles on 7 Nov 2012.

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
197,890 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,468 miles
Average per year
3,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,358 miles
  • 2023 – 197,890 miles
  • 2022 – 196,541 miles
  • 2021 – 195,427 miles
  • 2016 – 195,233 miles
  • 2015 – 188,932 miles
  • 2014 – 185,458 miles
  • 2013 – 117,824 miles
  • 2012 – 169,948 miles
  • 2011 – 75,100 miles
  • 2010 – 163,449 miles
  • 2009 – 162,199 miles
  • 2008 – 34,832 miles
  • 2007 – 151,402 miles
  • 2006 – 132,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,358 miles (+1,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    199,358 miles
    Test number
    307077597245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass197,890 miles (+1,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    197,890 miles
    Test number
    325324126938
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass196,541 miles (+1,114)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,541 miles
    Test number
    544490311733
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass195,427 miles (+194)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    195,427 miles
    Test number
    675805951947
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail195,233 miles (+6,301)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,233 miles
    Test number
    168932233748
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass188,932 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    188,932 miles
    Test number
    836718943919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,458 miles (+67,634)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    185,458 miles
    Test number
    419886914446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,824 miles (-52,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,824 miles
    Test number
    617696723380
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass169,948 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    169,948 miles
    Test number
    859652712391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,941 miles (+94,841)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,941 miles
    Test number
    278781312317
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass75,100 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    407098911353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear sub frames slight corrosion
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pad pins corroded

  12. Fail75,100 miles (-88,349)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    497058311466
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass163,449 miles (+1,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    163,449 miles
    Test number
    671450470103
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass162,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    162,199 miles
    Test number
    123214789119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail162,199 miles (+127,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,199 miles
    Test number
    890315079167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass34,832 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    120181488445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail34,832 miles (-116,570)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    511768578095
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass151,402 miles (+18,824)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    151,402 miles
    Test number
    324470927132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass132,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    132,578 miles
    Test number
    202793326192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSV 176

What vehicle is registration SSV 176 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSV 176 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 27 Jun 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 SSV 176 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SSV 176 expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SSV 176?
The MOT on SSV 176 expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SSV 176 done?
SSV 176 was recorded at 199,358 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 3,517 miles a year.
Has SSV 176 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSV 176 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on SSV 176 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 18 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SSV 176 find?
SSV 176 passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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