MERCEDES-BENZ 300 222C has 30 MOTs

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This 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 225,157 miles 6 months ago on Monday 8th December 2025 at 14:43.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Monday 7th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

222C MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 2026225,157 MI
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2025225,149 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Joint Heavily Corroded.
  4. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle O/s Low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 20242ND DECEMBER 2025221,922 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Joint Heavily Corroded.
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 20232ND DECEMBER 2024218,277 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Joint Heavily Corroded.
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20222ND DECEMBER 2023217,459 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Joint Heavily Corroded.
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20212ND DECEMBER 2022216,750 MI
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 2021216,750 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202015TH JANUARY 2021212,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Load Valve To Brake Hose. (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  3. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Both Sides Inner Sills Slightly Corroded
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2020212,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Load Valve To Brake Hose. (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  3. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Both Sides Inner Sills Slightly Corroded
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH JUNE 201825TH JUNE 2019212,621 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Load Valve To Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In O/s/f Wheel Bearing
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Leak
  4. ADVISORY - O/s Exhaust Mount Broken
  5. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded
FAILED15TH MAY 2018212,621 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Load Valve To Brake Hose. (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  5. ADVISORY - Intermediate Drop Arm Deformed But Serviceable Both Steering Arms Bent. (2.2.c.1d)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Exhaust Mount Broken.
  9. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded.
  10. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  11. FAIL - Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort Both Sides Effort Low . (3.7.b.5a)
PASSED19TH MAY 201718TH MAY 2018211,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Fuel Pipes Above The Tank Corroded
FAILED8TH MAY 2017211,575 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (3.7.b.5b)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Not Working (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Fuel Pipes Above The Tank Corroded
PASSED9TH MAY 20168TH MAY 2017209,117 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 201523RD APRIL 2016205,568 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Shock/absors Are Get Slight Weak But Serviceable
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 20136TH DECEMBER 2014201,374 MI
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 2013201,374 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fuel Pipe Leaking (7.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped (3.6.b.1)
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20126TH DECEMBER 2013197,573 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201113TH NOVEMBER 2012195,951 MI
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2011195,951 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201017TH AUGUST 2011193,037 MI
FAILED17TH AUGUST 2010193,029 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
PASSED3RD JULY 20092ND JULY 2010188,817 MI
FAILED1ST JULY 2009188,817 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Cracking On Side Walls
PASSED2ND JUNE 20081ST JUNE 2009184,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED28TH MAY 2008184,287 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED9TH MAY 2008184,190 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED4TH MAY 20073RD MAY 2008182,267 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200523RD NOVEMBER 2006180,591 MI
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 2005180,591 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

222C Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

222C MOT Comments

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222C Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 225,157 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,622 miles

222C FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz 300 with registration 222C was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 225,157 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 6,622 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz 300 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means 222C has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz 300 has had 30 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 23 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz 300 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does 222C have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 12th June 2026 222C does have an active MOT. Read more

Is 222C Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 12th June 2026 222C does have Tax. Read more

When does 222C Tax expire?

The current Tax for 222C will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does 222C MOT expire?

The current MOT for 222C will expire in 6 months on Monday 7th December 2026. Read more

When did 222C have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for 222C was on Monday 8th December 2025 at 14:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has 222C Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for 222C we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has 222C Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for 222C we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has 222C done?

The odometer reading for 222C at the last MOT in December 2025 was 225,157 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,622 miles per year. Read more

How old is 222C?

The vehicle 222C was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 17th April 1991. Read more

What colour is 222C?

The official colour of 222C is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does 222C have?

222C has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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