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Mercedes-Benz 500

Silver · Petrol · 1988 · 4,973 cc

TAW 31MOT history

TAW 31 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,653 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAW 31
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAW 31 was last recorded at 158,653 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,642 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,653 miles
  • 2023 – 158,642 miles
  • 2022 – 158,638 miles
  • 2021 – 158,632 miles
  • 2020 – 158,626 miles
  • 2019 – 158,620 miles
  • 2018 – 158,597 miles
  • 2017 – 158,396 miles
  • 2016 – 158,076 miles
  • 2015 – 157,722 miles
  • 2014 – 157,363 miles
  • 2013 – 156,962 miles
  • 2012 – 156,139 miles
  • 2011 – 155,255 miles
  • 2010 – 153,307 miles
  • 2009 – 151,751 miles
  • 2008 – 148,553 miles
  • 2007 – 144,001 miles
  • 2006 – 138,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,653 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,653 miles
    Test number
    481539189194
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail158,653 miles (+11)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,653 miles
    Test number
    226452306617
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass158,642 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,642 miles
    Test number
    499687478833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,638 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,638 miles
    Test number
    102202053191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,632 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,632 miles
    Test number
    422177211090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass158,626 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    392263813920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,620 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,620 miles
    Test number
    334979583304
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass158,597 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    804429701751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,396 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,396 miles
    Test number
    583867463695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,076 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,076 miles
    Test number
    260585292812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,722 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    157,722 miles
    Test number
    333828059849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass157,363 miles (+401)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    618983874279
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass156,962 miles (+823)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    156,962 miles
    Test number
    815845873272
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass156,139 miles (+884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    156,139 miles
    Test number
    126438852201
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass155,255 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    155,255 miles
    Test number
    269390631247
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail155,255 miles (+1,948)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,255 miles
    Test number
    938570131265
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail153,307 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,307 miles
    Test number
    263362400208
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass153,307 miles (+1,556)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    153,307 miles
    Test number
    740762100256
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass151,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    151,751 miles
    Test number
    334090819481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  20. Fail151,751 miles (+3,198)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,751 miles
    Test number
    854350819261
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  21. Fail148,553 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,553 miles
    Test number
    362364318475
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass148,553 miles (+4,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    148,553 miles
    Test number
    563414618279
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass144,001 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    144,001 miles
    Test number
    212253077135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass138,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    138,388 miles
    Test number
    264406846460
    • NoteNoise on f/suspension unable to pinpoint

Questions about TAW 31

What vehicle is registration TAW 31 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAW 31 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 30 Dec 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 TAW 31 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAW 31 is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAW 31?
The MOT on TAW 31 is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAW 31 done?
TAW 31 was recorded at 158,653 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,027 miles a year.
Has TAW 31 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAW 31 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on TAW 31 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 TAW 31 find?
TAW 31 passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: hazard warning switch faulty; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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