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Mercedes-Benz 500

Black · Petrol · 1986 · 4,973 cc

TRH 686MOT history

TRH 686 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,568 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TRH 686
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TRH 686 was last recorded at 44,568 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,416 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,568 miles
  • 2025 – 44,416 miles
  • 2024 – 44,082 miles
  • 2023 – 43,927 miles
  • 2022 – 43,676 miles
  • 2021 – 42,920 miles
  • 2020 – 42,748 miles
  • 2019 – 42,236 miles
  • 2018 – 41,984 miles
  • 2017 – 41,767 miles
  • 2016 – 41,318 miles
  • 2015 – 41,229 miles
  • 2014 – 41,118 miles
  • 2013 – 41,067 miles
  • 2011 – 40,996 miles
  • 2010 – 40,466 miles
  • 2008 – 40,334 miles
  • 2007 – 39,448 miles
  • 2006 – 39,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,568 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,568 miles (+152)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,568 miles
    Test number
    664969079066
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass44,416 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,416 miles
    Test number
    900667468354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,082 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    782432778336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,927 miles
    Test number
    469004861008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,927 miles (+251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,927 miles
    Test number
    956225738203
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass43,676 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    325398689586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,920 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    286610413447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,748 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,748 miles
    Test number
    597551811457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,236 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    778759302215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    297216629073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,984 miles (+217)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    785590022222
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass41,767 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    469090030762
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to perish and crack.

  13. Pass41,318 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,318 miles
    Test number
    480607742697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,229 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,229 miles
    Test number
    642995076691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,118 miles (+51)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,118 miles
    Test number
    688113324231
    • NoteAdvise corrosion near rear suspension mounting points(rear inner sill area left and right)
    • NoteAdvise front tyres perished/cracking
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Pass41,067 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    509084513210
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to front brake pipes

  17. Fail41,064 miles (+68)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    497242293130
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass40,996 miles (+530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    577298941244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass40,466 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    222242610432
    • NoteAdvise corrosion at rear inner sill areas
    • NoteAdvise corrosion at rhf chassis rail
    • NoteAdvise corrosion present at front/front to rear brake pipes

  20. Fail40,466 miles (+132)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    880065500121
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion at rear inner sill areas
    • NoteAdvise corrosion at rhf chassis rail
    • NoteAdvise corrosion present at front/front to rear brake pipes

  21. Pass40,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,334 miles
    Test number
    794573318247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,334 miles (+886)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,334 miles
    Test number
    322021018450
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise slight imbalance to front brakes

  23. Pass39,448 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,448 miles
    Test number
    493166277111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    952524766176
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  25. Fail39,171 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    964014066129
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about TRH 686

What vehicle is registration TRH 686 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TRH 686 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1986. 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 TRH 686 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TRH 686 is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TRH 686?
The MOT on TRH 686 is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TRH 686 done?
TRH 686 was recorded at 44,568 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 266 miles a year.
Has TRH 686 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TRH 686 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on TRH 686 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 TRH 686 find?
TRH 686 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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