
Mercedes-Benz 312
White and Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,874 cc
V661 HKYMOT history
V661 HKY is a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 222,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 222,310 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V661 HKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 312
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 14 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V661 HKY was last recorded at 222,310 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 May 2016: 202,196 miles, lower than 202,230 miles on 27 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 221,393 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 917 miles
- Average per year
- 5,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 222,310 miles
- 2025 – 221,393 miles
- 2024 – 220,970 miles
- 2023 – 218,635 miles
- 2021 – 213,993 miles
- 2020 – 210,531 miles
- 2019 – 208,669 miles
- 2018 – 204,758 miles
- 2017 – 203,446 miles
- 2016 – 202,196 miles
- 2015 – 198,731 miles
- 2014 – 194,279 miles
- 2013 – 187,823 miles
- 2012 – 180,377 miles
- 2011 – 173,771 miles
- 2010 – 166,609 miles
- 2009 – 161,660 miles
- 2008 – 144,902 miles
- 2006 – 126,915 miles
- 2005 – 108,943 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryALL REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
- AdvisoryCORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS
- AdvisoryGENERAL OIL LEAKS
- AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
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.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis members
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis members
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass222,310 miles (+917)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 222,310 miles
- Test number
- 483890662444
- AdvisoryALL REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
- AdvisoryCORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS
- AdvisoryGENERAL OIL LEAKS
- AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
Pass221,393 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 221,393 miles
- Test number
- 878870247708
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All d type bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail221,393 miles (+423)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,393 miles
- Test number
- 807336173101
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All d type bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass220,970 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 220,970 miles
- Test number
- 150934027678
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis members corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail220,970 miles (+2,335)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,970 miles
- Test number
- 514538122003
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis members corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass218,635 miles (+31)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 218,635 miles
- Test number
- 868621348488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail218,604 miles (+4,611)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,604 miles
- Test number
- 416407096290
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass213,993 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 213,993 miles
- Test number
- 538055485676
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail213,966 miles (+3,435)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,966 miles
- Test number
- 451702842766
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working MIDDLE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass210,531 miles (+1,862)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 210,531 miles
- Test number
- 912329872722
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,669 miles (+3,911)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 208,669 miles
- Test number
- 631579316700
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass204,758 miles (+1,312)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 204,758 miles
- Test number
- 908217399394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,446 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 203,446 miles
- Test number
- 294559719575
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion In various areas (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Pass202,196 miles (-34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 202,196 miles
- Test number
- 757785689590
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight mist rear axle
- AdvisorySlight play in both bottom ball joints
Fail202,230 miles (+3,499)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,230 miles
- Test number
- 442339886108
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to centre box corroded and holed (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall by bead
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished between tread blocks
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass198,731 miles (+10)6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 198,731 miles
- Test number
- 615166105113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear brake back plates corroded away and slight oil leak n/s/r
- NoteExhaust corroded and securing clamp broken
- NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
Fail198,721 miles (+4,442)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,721 miles
- Test number
- 377005105187
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth rear brake back plates corroded away and slight oil leak n/s/r
- NoteExhaust corroded and securing clamp broken
- NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
Pass194,279 miles (+6,456)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 194,279 miles
- Test number
- 535851804166
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass187,823 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 187,823 miles
- Test number
- 376686903116
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak around n/s rear brake back plate but not affecting pads / disc.
Fail187,823 miles (+7,446)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,823 miles
- Test number
- 415366403141
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak around n/s rear brake back plate but not affecting pads / disc.
Pass180,377 miles (+6,606)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 180,377 miles
- Test number
- 659551512188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear axle brake back plates pieces missing / corroded
- NoteSlight oil stains around n/s/r brake backplate
Pass173,771 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 173,771 miles
- Test number
- 726406501153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail173,743 miles (+7,134)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,743 miles
- Test number
- 476074701136
- DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass166,609 miles (+4,949)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 166,609 miles
- Test number
- 640915600191
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight oil leak from nearside rear axle/backplate
Pass161,660 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 161,660 miles
- Test number
- 540096399023
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail161,620 miles (+16,718)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,620 miles
- Test number
- 523609989030
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass144,902 miles (+17,987)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 144,902 miles
- Test number
- 431952208068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,915 miles (+17,972)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 126,915 miles
- Test number
- 750152156323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 108,943 miles
- Test number
- 104825155322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V661 HKY
- Does V661 HKY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V661 HKY is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V661 HKY?
- The MOT on V661 HKY is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V661 HKY done?
- V661 HKY was recorded at 222,310 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
- Has V661 HKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V661 HKY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V661 HKY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V661 HKY find?
- V661 HKY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: all repairs covered in underseal; corrosion around body not prescribed areas; general oil leaks, and 1 more.
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