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Mercedes-Benz 500

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 4,973 cc

TFK 507MOT history

TFK 507 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2024
Mileage
146,978 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFK 507
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

TFK 507 was last recorded at 146,978 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,922 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
1,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,978 miles
  • 2023 – 146,564 miles
  • 2022 – 145,493 miles
  • 2020 – 144,417 miles
  • 2019 – 143,042 miles
  • 2018 – 140,303 miles
  • 2016 – 138,446 miles
  • 2015 – 136,160 miles
  • 2014 – 135,965 miles
  • 2013 – 135,345 miles
  • 2012 – 134,465 miles
  • 2010 – 134,001 miles
  • 2009 – 129,084 miles
  • 2008 – 122,776 miles
  • 2007 – 120,572 miles
  • 2006 – 118,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,978 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front TIE ARM JOINT DUST COVER SEVERELY DETERIORATED
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front TIE ARM JOINT DUST COVER SEVERELY DETERIORATED

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,978 miles (+56)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,978 miles
    Test number
    873962818428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TIE ARM JOINT DUST COVER SEVERELY DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TIE ARM JOINT DUST COVER SEVERELY DETERIORATED

  2. Fail146,922 miles (+358)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,922 miles
    Test number
    181397696598
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear brake pipes leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filters leaking fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf under wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near rear road spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bodywork wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near rear road spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass146,564 miles (+1,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,564 miles
    Test number
    410733059974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near rear road spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near rear road spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass145,493 miles (+1,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,493 miles
    Test number
    931765661330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,417 miles
    Test number
    163021569713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,417 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,417 miles
    Test number
    946951362830
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative Hazard and indicator lamps n/w (4.4.1 (e))

  7. Fail144,417 miles (+1,375)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,417 miles
    Test number
    885982589608
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass143,042 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,042 miles
    Test number
    946673091216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,303 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    326476700616
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have slight corrosion

  10. Fail140,302 miles (+1,856)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,302 miles
    Test number
    209331615150
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have slight corrosion

  11. Pass138,446 miles (+156)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    931410028510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box oil leak

  12. Fail138,290 miles (+2,130)2 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,290 miles
    Test number
    512400980766
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box oil leak

  13. Pass136,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    156071515265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail136,160 miles (+195)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    479923405281
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass135,965 miles (+620)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,965 miles
    Test number
    735419564181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering
    • NoteVarous bushes split front and rear

  16. Pass135,345 miles (+880)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    135,345 miles
    Test number
    147630853166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust surport rubber missing
    • NoteN/s steering idler arm has play on limit

  17. Pass134,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,465 miles
    Test number
    137531072137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,465 miles (+464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,465 miles
    Test number
    229636462169
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass134,001 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    134,001 miles
    Test number
    830446140178
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail133,995 miles (+4,911)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,995 miles
    Test number
    363575540165
    • FailureFront Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass129,084 miles (+6,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    654049639183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass122,776 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    122,776 miles
    Test number
    953401148159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,572 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    120,572 miles
    Test number
    171006437122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    118,843 miles
    Test number
    131072336161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TFK 507

What vehicle is registration TFK 507 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFK 507 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1991. 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 TFK 507 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TFK 507 expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TFK 507?
The MOT on TFK 507 expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TFK 507 done?
TFK 507 was recorded at 146,978 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,380 miles a year.
Has TFK 507 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFK 507 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on TFK 507 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 TFK 507 find?
TFK 507 failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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