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Mercedes-Benz 350

Red · Petrol · 1978 · 3,499 cc

YAV 123MOT history

YAV 123 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 350 first used on 31 Dec 1978. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 75,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,354 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
46 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAV 123
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
350
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
31 Dec 1978
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAV 123 was last recorded at 75,354 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,352 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
46 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,354 miles
  • 2025 – 75,251 miles
  • 2019 – 75,161 miles
  • 2010 – 74,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,354 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 Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

7 tests since 8 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,354 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    977626871395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,352 miles (+101)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,352 miles
    Test number
    984053672367
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small hole (duplicate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    416338643815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,251 miles (+90)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    324436693806
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,161 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    526657313950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,606 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    392846870056
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s drop are bearing
    • NoteWipers in poor condition

  7. Fail74,606 miles1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    662507660046
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s drop are bearing
    • NoteWipers in poor condition

Questions about YAV 123

What vehicle is registration YAV 123 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAV 123 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 350 first used on 31 Dec 1978. 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 YAV 123 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YAV 123 is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on YAV 123?
The MOT on YAV 123 is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YAV 123 done?
YAV 123 was recorded at 75,354 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 46 miles a year.
Has YAV 123 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAV 123 has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on YAV 123 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 YAV 123 find?
YAV 123 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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