
Mercedes-Benz 312
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
V670 MMAMOT history
V670 MMA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 230,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 230,433 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V670 MMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 312
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V670 MMA was last recorded at 230,433 miles on 24 Feb 2024, 18,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Apr 2009: 15,261 miles, lower than 147,036 miles on 16 Apr 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 211,786 miles · 1 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 18,647 miles
- Average per year
- 5,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 230,433 miles
- 2023 – 211,786 miles
- 2021 – 206,883 miles
- 2020 – 204,728 miles
- 2019 – 191,399 miles
- 2018 – 186,207 miles
- 2017 – 172,500 miles
- 2016 – 169,326 miles
- 2015 – 165,562 miles
- 2014 – 161,173 miles
- 2013 – 156,681 miles
- 2012 – 154,273 miles
- 2009 – 15,261 miles
- 2008 – 147,036 miles
- 2007 – 139,862 miles
- 2006 – 128,342 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Disk back plates corroded
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,433 miles (+18,647)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 230,433 miles
- Test number
- 660256897973
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Disk back plates corroded
Pass211,786 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 211,786 miles
- Test number
- 387523862637
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail211,780 miles (+4,897)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,780 miles
- Test number
- 253683959662
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,883 miles (+2,155)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 206,883 miles
- Test number
- 153332027871
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass204,728 miles (+79)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 204,728 miles
- Test number
- 202277038805
- MinorCentral Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail204,649 miles (+13,250)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,649 miles
- Test number
- 912852365025
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pair (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass191,399 miles (+432)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 191,399 miles
- Test number
- 606970885836
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component light misting around rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryFront radiator support above front crossmember corroded and holed
- AdvisoryN/s sliding door, o/s door and various body panels corroded and holed and covered in tape
- AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal unable to fully assess
Fail190,967 miles (+4,760)16 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,967 miles
- Test number
- 801216463760
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, front and back near leaf mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, front near leaf mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,207 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 186,207 miles
- Test number
- 826469752498
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail186,207 miles (+13,707)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,207 miles
- Test number
- 160889707509
- FailureAdditional braking device insecure Compensator (3.6.I.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass172,500 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 172,500 miles
- Test number
- 670294666765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,326 miles (+3,764)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 169,326 miles
- Test number
- 443440366756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass165,562 miles (+4,389)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 165,562 miles
- Test number
- 186568895019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass161,173 miles (+37)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 161,173 miles
- Test number
- 588924494054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perrished
- NoteOffside rear tyre perrished
Fail161,136 miles (+4,455)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,136 miles
- Test number
- 165061194405
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perrished
- NoteOffside rear tyre perrished
Pass156,681 miles (+45)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 156,681 miles
- Test number
- 545548973059
- NoteAll tyres close to legal limit
- NoteHand brake travel high
- NoteOff side outer sill corroded
- NoteSlight play in nsf steering 'drum stick'
- NoteSlight play in osf wheel bearing
Fail156,636 miles (+2,363)1 dangerous4 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,636 miles
- Test number
- 267040853047
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteAll tyresa close to legal limit
- NoteHand brake travel high
- NoteOff side outer sill corroding
- NoteRear brake imbalance 79%
- NoteSlight blow from exhaust centre box
- NoteSlight play in nsf steering 'drum stick'
- NoteSlight play in osf wheel bearing
Pass154,273 miles (+21)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 154,273 miles
- Test number
- 229998142095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight lift in front ball joints
- NoteSlight play in osf staeering rack tie rod
Fail154,252 miles (+138,991)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,252 miles
- Test number
- 705034032053
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight lift in front ball joints
- NoteSlight play in osf staeering rack tie rod
Pass15,261 miles (-131,775)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 15,261 miles
- Test number
- 270620629194
- NoteSlight play in steering rack & lower suspension ball joints
- NoteSpare wheel damaged
Pass147,036 miles (+515)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 147,036 miles
- Test number
- 252757308153
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail146,521 miles (+6,659)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,521 miles
- Test number
- 884551308172
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass139,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 139,862 miles
- Test number
- 254483647009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,862 miles (+11,520)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,862 miles
- Test number
- 571978337048
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass128,342 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 128,342 miles
- Test number
- 791171886060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,341 miles13 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,341 miles
- Test number
- 572462576079
- FailureInner Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureRear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureRear Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN.s.f. lower ball joint close too limlt
Questions about V670 MMA
- Does V670 MMA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V670 MMA expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V670 MMA?
- The MOT on V670 MMA expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V670 MMA done?
- V670 MMA was recorded at 230,433 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2024, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
- Has V670 MMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V670 MMA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on V670 MMA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V670 MMA find?
- V670 MMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack, and 1 more.
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