Mercedes-Benz 300
Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc
XET 488MOT history
XET 488 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 9 Apr 1992. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 45,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 45,305 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- XET 488
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,960 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 9 Apr 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
XET 488 was last recorded at 45,305 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 May 2009: 31,202 miles, lower than 37,216 miles on 25 May 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 45,109 miles · 22 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 196 miles
- Average per year
- 1,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 45,305 miles
- 2021 – 45,109 miles
- 2020 – 44,748 miles
- 2019 – 44,186 miles
- 2018 – 43,302 miles
- 2016 – 42,349 miles
- 2015 – 41,351 miles
- 2014 – 39,851 miles
- 2013 – 38,610 miles
- 2012 – 35,993 miles
- 2011 – 33,336 miles
- 2010 – 32,629 miles
- 2009 – 31,202 miles
- 2007 – 37,216 miles
- 2006 – 23,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
17 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,305 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 45,305 miles
- Test number
- 323210544099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,109 miles (+361)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 45,109 miles
- Test number
- 995630262376
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,748 miles (+562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 44,748 miles
- Test number
- 341112758358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass44,186 miles (+884)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 44,186 miles
- Test number
- 778280418300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,302 miles (+953)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 43,302 miles
- Test number
- 102521257690
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass42,349 miles (+998)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,349 miles
- Test number
- 796730982456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,351 miles (+1,500)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 41,351 miles
- Test number
- 745751865149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,851 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 39,851 miles
- Test number
- 388896754136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,610 miles (+2,617)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,610 miles
- Test number
- 169678253117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,993 miles (+2,657)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,993 miles
- Test number
- 189945342173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,336 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,336 miles
- Test number
- 247667341130
- NoteExhaust very heavily corroded
- NoteOffside front tyre cuts in tyre walls down to canvas
Fail33,336 miles (+707)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,336 miles
- Test number
- 459525141192
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust very heavily corroded
- NoteOffside front tyre cuts in tyre walls down to canvas
Pass32,629 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 32,629 miles
- Test number
- 841276460116
- 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)
Fail32,629 miles (+1,427)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,629 miles
- Test number
- 264385260121
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass31,202 miles (-6,014)11 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 31,202 miles
- Test number
- 552406339128
- NoteCorrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe (to flexy)
- NoteDiff slightly corroded.
- NoteExhaust system starting to deteriorate.
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread worn to 3mm.
- NoteN/S/R tyre wearing on inner egde.
- NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.
- NoteO/S/R tyre wearing on inner egde.
- NoteRear brake discs corroded.
- NoteSlight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel lines.
- NoteSlight oil leak.
- NoteSlight play in O/S and N/S front wheel bearings.
Pass37,216 miles (+13,600)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,216 miles
- Test number
- 112165247144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass23,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 23,616 miles
- Test number
- 800781756110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about XET 488
- What vehicle is registration XET 488 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show XET 488 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 9 Apr 1992. 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 XET 488 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on XET 488 expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on XET 488?
- The MOT on XET 488 expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has XET 488 done?
- XET 488 was recorded at 45,305 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 1,323 miles a year.
- Has XET 488 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. XET 488 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2011.
- Has the mileage on XET 488 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on XET 488 find?
- XET 488 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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