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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,998 cc

K30 DAWMOT history

K30 DAW is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 22 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,410 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 DAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
22 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 DAW was last recorded at 108,410 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,401 miles · 2 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,410 miles
  • 2020 – 108,401 miles
  • 2019 – 108,387 miles
  • 2018 – 108,351 miles
  • 2017 – 108,330 miles
  • 2014 – 104,850 miles
  • 2013 – 103,009 miles
  • 2012 – 98,823 miles
  • 2011 – 93,177 miles
  • 2007 – 91,888 miles
  • 2005 – 87,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,410 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,410 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,410 miles
    Test number
    665461715155
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail108,401 miles (+14)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,401 miles
    Test number
    806283308491
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail108,387 miles (+36)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,387 miles
    Test number
    555152960800
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber bracket/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber bracket/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front King pin slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass108,351 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    253932970402
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Fail108,351 miles (+21)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    322650726849
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass108,330 miles (+3,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    662565840471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass104,850 miles (+1,841)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,850 miles
    Test number
    987525804343
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall showing signs of age related cracks

  8. Pass103,009 miles (+4,186)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,009 miles
    Test number
    327888843469
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing and cracked in places

  9. Fail98,823 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    557322002215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/f outer tyre wall cracked

  10. Pass98,823 miles (+5,646)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    925132402280
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/f outer tyre wall cracked

  11. Pass93,177 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    795914161162
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail93,177 miles (+1,289)1 dangerous17 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    506924241166
    • DangerousMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal sticking
    • NoteFront discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass91,888 miles (+4,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    920185207022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass87,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    211659815383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 DAW

Does K30 DAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 DAW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 DAW?
The MOT on K30 DAW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 DAW done?
K30 DAW was recorded at 108,410 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,052 miles a year.
Has K30 DAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 DAW has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on K30 DAW 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 K30 DAW find?
K30 DAW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - cracking or perishing.

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