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Mercedes-Benz 300

Gold · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

TAF 534MOT history

TAF 534 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 10 Oct 1988. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,576 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAF 534
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
10 Oct 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAF 534 was last recorded at 117,576 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,179 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
1,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,576 miles
  • 2025 – 117,179 miles
  • 2024 – 116,893 miles
  • 2023 – 116,550 miles
  • 2022 – 116,217 miles
  • 2021 – 115,697 miles
  • 2020 – 115,343 miles
  • 2019 – 115,075 miles
  • 2018 – 114,148 miles
  • 2017 – 113,522 miles
  • 2016 – 112,374 miles
  • 2015 – 111,244 miles
  • 2014 – 109,258 miles
  • 2013 – 108,367 miles
  • 2012 – 107,169 miles
  • 2011 – 105,102 miles
  • 2010 – 103,755 miles
  • 2009 – 102,249 miles
  • 2008 – 100,589 miles
  • 2007 – 98,418 miles
  • 2006 – 96,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,576 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,576 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,576 miles
    Test number
    635889560617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,179 miles
    Test number
    497154986775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,179 miles (+286)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,179 miles
    Test number
    257230127508
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass116,893 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,893 miles
    Test number
    916328747698
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail116,879 miles (+329)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    253900786600
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass116,550 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    590660734396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass116,217 miles (+520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,217 miles
    Test number
    578970539979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass115,697 miles (+354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,697 miles
    Test number
    686794395575
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass115,343 miles (+268)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    604298537534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass115,075 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,075 miles
    Test number
    673084635253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,148 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    418878637527
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail114,148 miles (+626)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    451961965116
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass113,522 miles (+1,148)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,522 miles
    Test number
    183983249508
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold gaskets deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded badly
    • AdvisorySeveral points of under body corrosion
  14. Pass112,374 miles (+1,130)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,374 miles
    Test number
    220655063023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  15. Pass111,244 miles (+1,986)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    325578365039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass109,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    986498974062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,258 miles (+891)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    399686774032
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteOffside front brake tight
  18. Pass108,367 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    739347863020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass107,169 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,169 miles
    Test number
    529550192064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,164 miles (+2,062)5 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    916453972062
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust box hanger broken
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear inner driveshaft gaiter holed
    • NoteRear brakes wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear registration plate cracked
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  21. Pass105,102 miles9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    619680281025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake cable fouling exhaust when suspension unloaded
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear discs pitted
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  22. Fail105,102 miles (+1,347)3 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    287033171093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake cable fouling exhaust when suspension unloaded
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear discs pitted
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  23. Pass103,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,755 miles
    Test number
    900328870005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,755 miles (+1,506)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,755 miles
    Test number
    543218770018
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass102,249 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,249 miles
    Test number
    790703989046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Fail102,246 miles (+1,657)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    702509279070
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  27. Pass100,589 miles (+2,171)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    693908478042
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  28. Pass98,418 miles (+1,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    112028167435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  29. Pass96,578 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    96,578 miles
    Test number
    642485276075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear registration plate cracked

Questions about TAF 534

What vehicle is registration TAF 534 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAF 534 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 10 Oct 1988. 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 TAF 534 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAF 534 is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAF 534?
The MOT on TAF 534 is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAF 534 done?
TAF 534 was recorded at 117,576 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,050 miles a year.
Has TAF 534 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAF 534 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on TAF 534 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 TAF 534 find?
TAF 534 passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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