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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,960 cc

K27 DEWMOT history

K27 DEW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 11 Feb 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,509 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 DEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 DEW was last recorded at 38,509 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,378 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,509 miles
  • 2025 – 38,378 miles
  • 2024 – 38,165 miles
  • 2023 – 37,950 miles
  • 2022 – 37,264 miles
  • 2021 – 37,249 miles
  • 2020 – 37,225 miles
  • 2019 – 37,157 miles
  • 2018 – 36,955 miles
  • 2017 – 36,805 miles
  • 2016 – 36,358 miles
  • 2015 – 35,963 miles
  • 2014 – 35,959 miles
  • 2013 – 35,695 miles
  • 2012 – 35,269 miles
  • 2011 – 35,053 miles
  • 2010 – 34,379 miles
  • 2009 – 34,087 miles
  • 2008 – 33,834 miles
  • 2007 – 33,417 miles
  • 2006 – 31,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,509 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,509 miles (+131)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    463465242730
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass38,378 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    755150051807
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail38,378 miles (+213)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    750424285847
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass38,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    769881936724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,165 miles (+215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    833023144907
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass37,950 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,950 miles
    Test number
    567285545517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,942 miles (+678)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    504910906260
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,264 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,264 miles
    Test number
    392609732267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,249 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    676765756254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass37,225 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    658289786432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,157 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,157 miles
    Test number
    196301577944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,955 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    211825719327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,805 miles (+447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,805 miles
    Test number
    862598740755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished on side wall and in tread
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass36,358 miles (+395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,358 miles
    Test number
    610774458046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass35,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    315345775028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,963 miles (+4)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    337535575007
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail35,959 miles (+264)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    498028674127
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,695 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    717840333110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,269 miles (+216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,269 miles
    Test number
    839411432186
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding on slightly

  20. Pass35,053 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    907207531158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,379 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,379 miles
    Test number
    283226240126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall is slightly perished

  22. Fail34,379 miles (+292)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,379 miles
    Test number
    534666840170
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall is slightly perished

  23. Pass34,087 miles (+253)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    932686849184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NotePlease note: o/s front " strenghner bar" bushes slightly defective.

  24. Pass33,834 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    184634218173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,417 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    942664017182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,301 miles
    Test number
    172266486035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 DEW

Does K27 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 DEW is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 DEW?
The MOT on K27 DEW is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 DEW done?
K27 DEW was recorded at 38,509 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 355 miles a year.
Has K27 DEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 DEW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K27 DEW 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 K27 DEW find?
K27 DEW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded.

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