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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

Y300 AJSMOT history

Y300 AJS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

Y300 AJS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
194,358 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 AJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 AJS was last recorded at 194,358 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2015: 46,500 miles, lower than 146,143 miles on 7 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,843 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,515 miles
Average per year
6,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,358 miles
  • 2025 – 189,843 miles
  • 2024 – 179,586 miles
  • 2023 – 171,153 miles
  • 2022 – 163,850 miles
  • 2021 – 159,962 miles
  • 2020 – 157,106 miles
  • 2019 – 154,098 miles
  • 2018 – 148,643 miles
  • 2017 – 146,533 miles
  • 2016 – 146,519 miles
  • 2015 – 146,504 miles
  • 2014 – 146,143 miles
  • 2013 – 144,572 miles
  • 2012 – 136,342 miles
  • 2011 – 128,240 miles
  • 2010 – 121,682 miles
  • 2009 – 112,441 miles
  • 2008 – 100,179 miles
  • 2007 – 82,676 miles
  • 2006 – 58,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,358 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside & Nearside front / rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & NearsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryLimited view on brake pipes due to under trays fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,358 miles (+4,515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    194,358 miles
    Test number
    553180080455
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside & Nearside front / rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLimited view on brake pipes due to under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,843 miles (+10,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    189,843 miles
    Test number
    755684787278
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,586 miles (+8,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,586 miles
    Test number
    585800104885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,153 miles (+7,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,153 miles
    Test number
    499671519070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,850 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,850 miles
    Test number
    900863539049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,962 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,962 miles
    Test number
    538158010520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,106 miles (+3,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,106 miles
    Test number
    635801828641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,098 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,098 miles
    Test number
    287544188957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,643 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,643 miles
    Test number
    641912433353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,533 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,533 miles
    Test number
    958187625755
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass146,519 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,519 miles
    Test number
    221324990307
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail146,518 miles (+14)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,518 miles
    Test number
    665455505094
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass146,504 miles (+100,004)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    146,504 miles
    Test number
    725230637788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,500 miles (-99,643)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,500 miles
    Test number
    978304327568
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp glasses discolourd (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass146,143 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    186051114340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,572 miles (+8,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,572 miles
    Test number
    417502413449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass136,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    136,342 miles
    Test number
    497916062169
    • 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)

  18. Fail136,342 miles (+8,102)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,342 miles
    Test number
    306800362169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass128,240 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    486809851160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,682 miles (+9,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    880649850130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass112,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    954770069148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,441 miles (+12,262)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    301259459154
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass100,179 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,179 miles
    Test number
    683816858126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail100,163 miles (+17,487)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    132695458197
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass82,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    710416957185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,668 miles (+23,908)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    443506157184
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  27. Pass58,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,760 miles
    Test number
    804250866135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y300 AJS

Does Y300 AJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 AJS is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y300 AJS?
The MOT on Y300 AJS is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 AJS done?
Y300 AJS was recorded at 194,358 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,735 miles a year.
Has Y300 AJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 AJS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on Y300 AJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y300 AJS find?
Y300 AJS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front / rear lower arms; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts, and 3 more.

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