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Mercedes-Benz 300

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,998 cc

K29 HAMMOT history

K29 HAM is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 283,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
283,600 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 HAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 HAM was last recorded at 283,600 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,651 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
949 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,600 miles
  • 2025 – 282,651 miles
  • 2024 – 282,610 miles
  • 2023 – 282,434 miles
  • 2021 – 278,844 miles
  • 2020 – 273,834 miles
  • 2019 – 266,698 miles
  • 2018 – 261,739 miles
  • 2017 – 255,937 miles
  • 2016 – 250,863 miles
  • 2015 – 245,408 miles
  • 2014 – 241,186 miles
  • 2013 – 236,933 miles
  • 2012 – 230,603 miles
  • 2011 – 230,519 miles
  • 2010 – 229,225 miles
  • 2009 – 225,820 miles
  • 2008 – 220,202 miles
  • 2007 – 216,979 miles
  • 2006 – 214,287 miles
  • 2005 – 208,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,600 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front hubs / swivel housing weeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front hubs weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,600 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    283,600 miles
    Test number
    546277669037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass282,651 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    282,651 miles
    Test number
    492105809435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail282,632 miles (+22)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,632 miles
    Test number
    781621997376
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass282,610 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    282,610 miles
    Test number
    931214486501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass282,434 miles (+3,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    282,434 miles
    Test number
    636918747236
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides tractor balls damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight slight condensation

  6. Pass278,844 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    278,844 miles
    Test number
    523307168452
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail278,839 miles (+5,005)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,839 miles
    Test number
    209188541473
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  8. Pass273,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    273,834 miles
    Test number
    416434986063
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs / swivel housing weeping grease

  9. Fail273,834 miles (+7,136)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,834 miles
    Test number
    451724768921
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs / swivel housing weeping grease

  10. Pass266,698 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    266,698 miles
    Test number
    792473341341
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail266,692 miles (+4,953)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,692 miles
    Test number
    521975373699
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass261,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    261,739 miles
    Test number
    216142173517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front diff rear oil seal (prop-shaft side)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from transfer box oil seals (prop-shaft seals)

  13. Fail261,739 miles (+5,802)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,739 miles
    Test number
    480520379312
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front diff rear oil seal (prop-shaft side)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from transfer box oil seals (prop-shaft seals)

  14. Pass255,937 miles (+37)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    255,937 miles
    Test number
    515708596196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box

  15. Fail255,900 miles (+5,037)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,900 miles
    Test number
    484578441681
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers top mounting areas very corroded

  16. Pass250,863 miles (+5,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    250,863 miles
    Test number
    314057617925
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass245,408 miles (+4,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    245,408 miles
    Test number
    686540086809
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  18. Pass241,186 miles (+4,253)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    241,186 miles
    Test number
    567203944349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteComplete exhaust system very corroded

  19. Pass236,933 miles (+6,330)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    236,933 miles
    Test number
    215951533341
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and in poor condition
    • NoteReverse light inop

  20. Pass230,603 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    230,603 miles
    Test number
    629262142390
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  21. Fail230,579 miles (+60)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,579 miles
    Test number
    629682232398
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  22. Pass230,519 miles (+1,294)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    230,519 miles
    Test number
    717956021301
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll exhaust pipe flanges in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear window shattered
    • NoteRubber boots split on track rod ends
    • NoteSteering box damp

  23. Pass229,225 miles (+3,405)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    229,225 miles
    Test number
    712445340361
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll exhaust flanges in poor condition
    • NoteSteering box damp

  24. Fail225,820 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,820 miles
    Test number
    234203049306
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass225,820 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    225,820 miles
    Test number
    712023649310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail220,202 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,202 miles
    Test number
    253549938367
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  27. Pass220,202 miles (+3,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    220,202 miles
    Test number
    493469838462
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  28. Pass216,979 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    216,979 miles
    Test number
    692805147396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass214,287 miles (+5,613)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    214,287 miles
    Test number
    481758836488
    • NoteBolt broken on exhaust flange
    • NoteExhaust silencer flange bracket broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn
    • NoteSlight play in nearside drag link end

  30. Pass208,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    208,674 miles
    Test number
    381186545351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail208,674 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,674 miles
    Test number
    401266445316
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about K29 HAM

Does K29 HAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 HAM is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 HAM?
The MOT on K29 HAM is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 HAM done?
K29 HAM was recorded at 283,600 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has K29 HAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 HAM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 HAM 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 K29 HAM find?
K29 HAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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