MERCEDES-BENZ 300 G5OOB has 29 MOTs

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This 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 162,149 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 10:19.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

G5OOB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 2026162,149 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Swivel Housing Excessive Grease
FAILED20TH AUGUST 2025162,147 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Swivel Housing Excessive Grease
  7. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH MAY 202412TH JUNE 2025156,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Rough Lock To Lock
FAILED14TH MAY 2024156,848 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Rough Lock To Lock
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED13TH MAY 2024156,848 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Fuel Hose Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Rough Lock To Lock
PASSED8TH JUNE 202312TH JUNE 2024155,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rough Lock To Lock
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Damaged But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED13TH JUNE 202212TH JUNE 2023155,219 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Missing But Not Required As One In Wing Mirror
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Rough On Lock To Lock
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH MAY 2022155,212 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Missing But Not Required As One In Wing Mirror
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Rough On Lock To Lock
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH APRIL 202119TH APRIL 2022152,321 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Rough When Turning Lock To Lock
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20203RD MARCH 2021150,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Rough When Steering Rotated
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded Underside
  4. ADVISORY - Both Sides Rear Top Shock Absorber Mountings Corroding
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2020150,918 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Hazard Warning Lamps Inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - All Direction Indicators Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Column Rough When Steering Rotated
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded Underside
  6. ADVISORY - Both Sides Rear Top Shock Absorber Mountings Corroding
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20193RD MARCH 2020149,789 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 2019149,789 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201813TH FEBRUARY 2019149,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2018148,957 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized (3.6.e.3)
  3. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Linkage Defective And Function Impaired (3.6.e.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  7. FAIL - Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
  8. 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)
  9. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  10. FAIL - Offside Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Steering Arm (2.2.c.1c)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20164TH DECEMBER 2017146,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST JULY 201520TH JULY 2016140,422 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 201412TH JULY 2015134,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. USER ENTERED - The Offside Rear Tyre Is Slightly Perished
  7. USER ENTERED - Both The Nearside Front And Rear Brakes Are Grabbing Slightly
  8. USER ENTERED - Multiple Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded
PASSED13TH JULY 201312TH JULY 2014133,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
FAILED11TH JULY 2013133,218 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED16TH MAY 201215TH MAY 2013132,699 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201111TH APRIL 2012131,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
FAILED5TH APRIL 2011131,249 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Sealing Washer Deteriorated (7.2.4c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking Hydraulic Fluid (3.6.a.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. USER ENTERED - Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20106TH JANUARY 2011131,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED24TH DECEMBER 2009131,017 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  4. FAIL - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (8.4.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  7. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20081ST OCTOBER 2009130,986 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 2008130,983 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  3. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH APRIL 200726TH APRIL 2008128,542 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20063RD MARCH 2007120,317 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G5OOB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

G5OOB MOT Comments

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G5OOB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 162,149 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,769 miles

G5OOB FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz 300 with registration G5OOB was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 162,149 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,769 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz 300 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G5OOB has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz 300 has had 89 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 16 Major, 1 Dangerous and 29 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 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does G5OOB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 G5OOB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G5OOB Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 G5OOB does have Tax. Read more

When does G5OOB Tax expire?

The current Tax for G5OOB will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 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 G5OOB MOT expire?

The current MOT for G5OOB will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Read more

When did G5OOB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G5OOB was on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 10:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G5OOB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for G5OOB 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 G5OOB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for G5OOB we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has G5OOB done?

The odometer reading for G5OOB at the last MOT in September 2025 was 162,149 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 4,769 miles per year. Read more

How old is G5OOB?

The vehicle G5OOB was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 2nd April 1991. Read more

What colour is G5OOB?

The official colour of G5OOB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does G5OOB have?

G5OOB has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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