Mercedes-Benz 312
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,874 cc
V688 LMYMOT history
V688 LMY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 312 first used on 22 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 249,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 249,163 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V688 LMY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 312
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 22 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V688 LMY was last recorded at 249,163 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 249,160 miles · 8 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 9,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 249,163 miles
- 2021 – 247,455 miles
- 2020 – 246,367 miles
- 2019 – 238,454 miles
- 2018 – 229,113 miles
- 2017 – 217,900 miles
- 2016 – 205,440 miles
- 2015 – 193,192 miles
- 2014 – 182,104 miles
- 2013 – 170,812 miles
- 2012 – 160,397 miles
- 2011 – 153,896 miles
- 2010 – 143,100 miles
- 2009 – 133,731 miles
- 2008 – 120,153 miles
- 2007 – 105,457 miles
- 2006 – 89,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass249,163 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively mechanisim worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door slight corrosion
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass249,163 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 249,163 miles
- Test number
- 205137784304
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively mechanisim worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door slight corrosion
Fail249,160 miles (+13)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,160 miles
- Test number
- 533741859553
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail249,147 miles (+1,692)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,147 miles
- Test number
- 971711854832
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going in to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass247,455 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 247,455 miles
- Test number
- 314781786966
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail247,455 miles (+1,088)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,455 miles
- Test number
- 504924357465
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass246,367 miles (+7,913)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 246,367 miles
- Test number
- 581081780044
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass238,454 miles (+9,341)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 238,454 miles
- Test number
- 378222260671
- AdvisoryNearside door rusty
- AdvisoryOffside door rusty
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass229,113 miles (+11,213)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 229,113 miles
- Test number
- 848704117712
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front drivers door damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass217,900 miles (+12,460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 217,900 miles
- Test number
- 790287134610
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass205,440 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 205,440 miles
- Test number
- 556154759740
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryN/s/rear door damaged
Fail205,440 miles (+12,248)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,440 miles
- Test number
- 654595549383
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryN/s/rear door damaged
Pass193,192 miles (+11,088)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 193,192 miles
- Test number
- 687772325065
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/front door rusty
- NoteO/s/front door rusty
- NoteO/s/rear 1/4 panel damaged
- NoteRear exaust tail pipe corroded
Pass182,104 miles (+11,292)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 182,104 miles
- Test number
- 809671234035
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEmission to clean for test
- NoteO/s head light has a chip
Pass170,812 miles (+10,415)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 170,812 miles
- Test number
- 685540733070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,397 miles (+6,501)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 160,397 miles
- Test number
- 135207822488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteDrivers door damaged
- NotePassangers wing damaged
Pass153,896 miles (+10,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 153,896 miles
- Test number
- 125377421471
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass143,100 miles (+9,369)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 143,100 miles
- Test number
- 212311820077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,731 miles (+13,578)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 133,731 miles
- Test number
- 731699629091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,153 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 120,153 miles
- Test number
- 543694828029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,153 miles (+14,696)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,153 miles
- Test number
- 602654128048
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass105,457 miles (+15,845)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 105,457 miles
- Test number
- 413385527002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 89,612 miles
- Test number
- 770682316053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V688 LMY
- Does V688 LMY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V688 LMY expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V688 LMY?
- The MOT on V688 LMY expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V688 LMY done?
- V688 LMY was recorded at 249,163 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 9,817 miles a year.
- Has V688 LMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V688 LMY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V688 LMY 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 V688 LMY find?
- V688 LMY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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