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Mercedes-Benz 230

White · Petrol · 1982 · 2,299 cc

VOW 815MOT history

VOW 815 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 6 Sept 1982. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
209,449 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VOW 815
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
6 Sept 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VOW 815 was last recorded at 209,449 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,376 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
2,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,449 miles
  • 2022 – 207,376 miles
  • 2021 – 205,019 miles
  • 2020 – 204,275 miles
  • 2019 – 196,056 miles
  • 2018 – 192,254 miles
  • 2017 – 188,625 miles
  • 2016 – 186,991 miles
  • 2015 – 186,094 miles
  • 2014 – 180,895 miles
  • 2013 – 179,442 miles
  • 2012 – 177,990 miles
  • 2011 – 173,592 miles
  • 2010 – 171,937 miles
  • 2009 – 169,704 miles
  • 2008 – 166,583 miles
  • 2007 – 162,135 miles
  • 2006 – 158,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,449 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    209,449 miles
    Test number
    148519191692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass207,376 miles (+2,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    207,376 miles
    Test number
    692221919771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,019 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    205,019 miles
    Test number
    671227925546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass204,275 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    204,275 miles
    Test number
    761723764894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass196,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    196,056 miles
    Test number
    838592485419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,056 miles (+3,802)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,056 miles
    Test number
    922944378499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass192,254 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    192,254 miles
    Test number
    394550459451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass188,625 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    188,625 miles
    Test number
    972969463766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,623 miles (+1,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,623 miles
    Test number
    533623689340
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass186,991 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    186,991 miles
    Test number
    283946002419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail186,951 miles (+857)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,951 miles
    Test number
    829147254253
    • DangerousSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f top arm bush have slight movement

  12. Pass186,094 miles (+5,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    186,094 miles
    Test number
    765935115059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass180,895 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    180,895 miles
    Test number
    268209504028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,442 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    179,442 miles
    Test number
    729180513006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail179,396 miles (+1,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,396 miles
    Test number
    528832303013
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass177,990 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    177,990 miles
    Test number
    886899412001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass173,592 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    173,592 miles
    Test number
    627214011084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass171,937 miles (+2,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    171,937 miles
    Test number
    180691020418
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass169,704 miles (+3,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    169,704 miles
    Test number
    631473719021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass166,583 miles (+4,448)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    166,583 miles
    Test number
    522876518086
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass162,135 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    162,135 miles
    Test number
    694294627003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass158,801 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    151127816079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about VOW 815

What vehicle is registration VOW 815 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VOW 815 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 6 Sept 1982. 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 VOW 815 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VOW 815 expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VOW 815?
The MOT on VOW 815 expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VOW 815 done?
VOW 815 was recorded at 209,449 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 2,936 miles a year.
Has VOW 815 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VOW 815 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on VOW 815 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 VOW 815 find?
VOW 815 passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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