Mercedes-Benz 300
Red · Petrol · 1991 · 2,960 cc
YSV 965MOT history
YSV 965 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 22 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 63,522 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YSV 965
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,960 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 22 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
YSV 965 was last recorded at 63,522 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jul 2018: 57,263 miles, lower than 57,283 miles on 11 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 62,999 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 523 miles
- Average per year
- 1,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 63,522 miles
- 2024 – 62,999 miles
- 2023 – 62,895 miles
- 2022 – 62,895 miles
- 2021 – 62,684 miles
- 2020 – 62,623 miles
- 2019 – 59,269 miles
- 2018 – 57,279 miles
- 2017 – 57,283 miles
- 2016 – 57,263 miles
- 2015 – 56,388 miles
- 2013 – 52,533 miles
- 2012 – 49,243 miles
- 2011 – 46,210 miles
- 2010 – 43,602 miles
- 2009 – 39,266 miles
- 2008 – 37,862 miles
- 2007 – 35,649 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,522 miles
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,522 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 63,522 miles
- Test number
- 800130315199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,999 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 62,999 miles
- Test number
- 454244201682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,895 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 62,895 miles
- Test number
- 394182538603
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail62,895 miles1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,895 miles
- Test number
- 577700363406
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting for roll bar on offside rear holed and disentergrated (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass62,895 miles (+211)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 62,895 miles
- Test number
- 227672329196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,684 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 62,684 miles
- Test number
- 601101074411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,623 miles (+3,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 62,623 miles
- Test number
- 545790915919
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass59,269 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 59,269 miles
- Test number
- 860621917097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail59,263 miles (+1,984)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,263 miles
- Test number
- 243780405876
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass57,279 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 57,279 miles
- Test number
- 167178526850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,263 miles (-20)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,263 miles
- Test number
- 391618520214
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring and around the shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass57,283 miles (+20)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 57,283 miles
- Test number
- 519279623433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,263 miles (+875)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 57,263 miles
- Test number
- 107950302041
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs weeping oil
Pass56,388 miles (+3,855)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 56,388 miles
- Test number
- 497622315069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass52,533 miles (+3,290)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 52,533 miles
- Test number
- 689026943225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass49,243 miles (+3,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 49,243 miles
- Test number
- 946703142279
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass46,210 miles (+7)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 46,210 miles
- Test number
- 978456971284
- NoteFront n/o plate cracked
- NoteHeadlamp reflectors corroding
- NoteN/s and o/s/f hub swivels leaking oil/grease
- NoteN/s/f tie bar front bushes worn
- NoteO/s drag link end worn
- NoteO/s/r service brake slightly low
Fail46,203 miles (+2,601)1 dangerous3 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,203 miles
- Test number
- 819672461217
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteExhaust showing corrosion
- NoteFront n/o plate cracked
- NoteHeadlamp reflectors corroding
- NoteN/s and o/s/f hub swivels leaking oil/grease
- NoteN/s/f tie bar front bushes worn
- NoteO/s drag link end worn
- NoteO/s/r service brake slightly low
Pass43,602 miles (+4,336)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,602 miles
- Test number
- 253441470264
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteIntermediate exhaust silencer outter cover corroded
- NoteN/s and o/s headlamp reflectors discolouring
- NoteN/s and o/s/f hub swivels leaking oil
- NoteRear exhaust silencer blowing slightly
Pass39,266 miles (+44)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 39,266 miles
- Test number
- 301472339400
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteO/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
Fail39,222 miles (+1,360)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,222 miles
- Test number
- 444014609222
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- NoteExhaust showing corrosion
- NoteO/s/f swivel hub leaking oil
Pass37,862 miles (+2,213)5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,862 miles
- Test number
- 523132218065
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll underbody/components has slight corrosion not yet excessive
- NoteBoth rear suspension bushes have a slightly deteriorated bush
- NoteSpark plug lead requires changing
Pass35,649 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,649 miles
- Test number
- 442929107033
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail35,636 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,636 miles
- Test number
- 314834507012
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about YSV 965
- What vehicle is registration YSV 965 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YSV 965 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 22 Aug 1991. 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 YSV 965 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on YSV 965 expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on YSV 965?
- The MOT on YSV 965 expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has YSV 965 done?
- YSV 965 was recorded at 63,522 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 1,493 miles a year.
- Has YSV 965 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YSV 965 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on YSV 965 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on YSV 965 find?
- YSV 965 passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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