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MERCEDES-BENZ

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L379 RMX
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Oct 2024
First reg1 Jun 1994
Mileage123,792 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

32 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 August 2025.

FAILED · 16 Oct 2024
Test date16 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number799972774151
Mileage123,792 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry25 Oct 2024
Test number237857595559
Mileage122,105 mi
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Sep 2023
Test date5 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number597707819780
Mileage122,100 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Advisoryfuel cap seal perished
DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes to fuel tank heavily corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2022
Test date16 Sep 2022
Expiry15 Sep 2023
Test number525119428001
Mileage121,049 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 AVON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 Sep 2022
Test date13 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number579226959222
Mileage121,047 mi
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top suspension mount (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 AVON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2021
Test date13 Sep 2021
Expiry13 Sep 2022
Test number183820868400
Mileage119,574 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside front windscreen washer not working but still sufficient fluid to clean screen
PASSED · 3 Sep 2020
Test date3 Sep 2020
Expiry13 Sep 2021
Test number717456427304
Mileage117,266 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number882376792727
Mileage117,266 mi
MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/R15 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2019
Test date14 Sep 2019
Expiry13 Sep 2020
Test number192405241712
Mileage114,306 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 12 Sep 2019
Test date12 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number876512808357
Mileage114,306 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2018
Test date30 Aug 2018
Expiry4 Sep 2019
Test number380300134136
Mileage110,946 mi
AdvisoryRear suspension pipes heavily corroded
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2017
Test date23 Aug 2017
Expiry4 Sep 2018
Test number331819152654
Mileage107,241 mi
AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
FAILED · 22 Aug 2017
Test date22 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number556023510094
Mileage107,241 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
PASSED · 30 Aug 2016
Test date30 Aug 2016
Expiry4 Sep 2017
Test number404884263377
Mileage102,296 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 26 Aug 2015
Test date26 Aug 2015
Expiry4 Sep 2016
Test number129899781374
Mileage99,734 mi
PASSED · 28 Aug 2014
Test date28 Aug 2014
Expiry4 Sep 2015
Test number578970844262
Mileage96,806 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2013
Test date5 Sep 2013
Expiry4 Sep 2014
Test number639398843201
Mileage92,293 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 20 Aug 2013
Test date20 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number246352433291
Mileage92,231 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredcenter exhaust bracket snapped yet still supported
User Enteredfront to rear brake pipe corroded (offside rear small section)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2012
Test date22 Aug 2012
Expiry22 Aug 2013
Test number399735432245
Mileage89,936 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 23 Aug 2011
Test date23 Aug 2011
Expiry22 Aug 2012
Test number378085331291
Mileage88,368 mi