
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass117,576 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,576 miles
- Test number
- 635889560617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 117,179 miles
- Test number
- 497154986775
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass115,075 miles (+927)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 115,075 miles
- Test number
- 673084635253
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass109,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 109,258 miles
- Test number
- 986498974062
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass107,169 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 107,169 miles
- Test number
- 529550192064
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass103,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 103,755 miles
- Test number
- 900328870005
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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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