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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,962 cc

TPJ 600MOT history

TPJ 600 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 56,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,032 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TPJ 600
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TPJ 600 was last recorded at 56,032 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,877 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,032 miles
  • 2025 – 55,877 miles
  • 2023 – 55,827 miles
  • 2022 – 55,512 miles
  • 2021 – 55,472 miles
  • 2019 – 55,102 miles
  • 2016 – 54,880 miles
  • 2015 – 54,746 miles
  • 2014 – 54,384 miles
  • 2011 – 53,853 miles
  • 2010 – 49,715 miles
  • 2009 – 49,602 miles
  • 2007 – 49,496 miles
  • 2006 – 48,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Side repeater insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,032 miles (+155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,032 miles
    Test number
    742024613733
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass55,877 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    752019184706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,827 miles (+315)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,827 miles
    Test number
    440680528397
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass55,512 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    663985193828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak.

  5. Pass55,472 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,472 miles
    Test number
    422084700926
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail55,472 miles (+370)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,472 miles
    Test number
    146011180088
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass55,102 miles (+222)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    196920448629
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass54,880 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,880 miles
    Test number
    214856537090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,746 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    419406905280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass54,384 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    546636484161
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass53,853 miles (+4,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,853 miles
    Test number
    375014301475
    • NoteOil leak?
    • NoteSmall stone chip front screen

  12. Pass49,715 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,715 miles
    Test number
    621220110216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,602 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    223123559147
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass49,496 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    932784767225
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass48,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    263136766482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TPJ 600

What vehicle is registration TPJ 600 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TPJ 600 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 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 TPJ 600 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TPJ 600 is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TPJ 600?
The MOT on TPJ 600 is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TPJ 600 done?
TPJ 600 was recorded at 56,032 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 380 miles a year.
Has TPJ 600 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TPJ 600 has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on TPJ 600 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 TPJ 600 find?
TPJ 600 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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