Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz 300

Gold · Petrol · 1986 · 2,962 cc

YCJ 870MOT history

YCJ 870 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1986. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 48,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
48,443 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
154 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for YCJ 870 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
YCJ 870
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCJ 870 was last recorded at 48,443 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,429 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,443 miles
  • 2024 – 48,429 miles
  • 2018 – 48,192 miles
  • 2017 – 47,975 miles
  • 2016 – 47,536 miles
  • 2015 – 46,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,443 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,443 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    495136002707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,429 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    397750233290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,192 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    214648300480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,975 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    455342212417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,536 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    670970625198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,809 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    132059471200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,804 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    205080065987
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about YCJ 870

What vehicle is registration YCJ 870 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCJ 870 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1986. 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 YCJ 870 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YCJ 870 is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on YCJ 870?
The MOT on YCJ 870 is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YCJ 870 done?
YCJ 870 was recorded at 48,443 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 154 miles a year.
Has YCJ 870 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCJ 870 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on YCJ 870 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 YCJ 870 find?
YCJ 870 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all YC registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.