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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,962 cc

K30 OCEMOT history

K30 OCE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 27 Nov 1992. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 228,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
228,248 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 OCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
27 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 OCE was last recorded at 228,248 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2006: 127,269 miles, lower than 155,866 miles on 19 Jul 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
226,393 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,855 miles
Average per year
3,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,248 miles
  • 2024 – 226,393 miles
  • 2022 – 226,101 miles
  • 2021 – 225,973 miles
  • 2020 – 224,388 miles
  • 2018 – 224,301 miles
  • 2017 – 224,237 miles
  • 2016 – 223,089 miles
  • 2014 – 222,202 miles
  • 2013 – 222,126 miles
  • 2012 – 221,320 miles
  • 2011 – 215,758 miles
  • 2010 – 209,827 miles
  • 2009 – 204,648 miles
  • 2008 – 194,135 miles
  • 2007 – 182,167 miles
  • 2006 – 170,511 miles
  • 2005 – 155,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    228,248 miles
    Test number
    203099430839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  2. Fail228,243 miles (+1,850)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,243 miles
    Test number
    932912898476
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass226,393 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    226,393 miles
    Test number
    106650212184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass226,101 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    226,101 miles
    Test number
    172430167919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass225,973 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    225,973 miles
    Test number
    226138872061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass224,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    224,388 miles
    Test number
    498461221681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail224,388 miles (+87)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,388 miles
    Test number
    723970289841
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass224,301 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    224,301 miles
    Test number
    810248521847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass224,272 miles (+35)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    224,272 miles
    Test number
    446281520181
    • Advisory2X REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HOLE OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

  10. Pass224,237 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    224,237 miles
    Test number
    518267897384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SLIGHT HOLE IN BODY BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail224,237 miles (+1,148)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,237 miles
    Test number
    526621790925
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SLIGHT HOLE IN BODY BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass223,089 miles (+887)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    223,089 miles
    Test number
    449344030889
    • Advisory2 X FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HOLE IN FOOTWELL BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass222,202 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    222,202 miles
    Test number
    915311664291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass222,126 miles (+806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    222,126 miles
    Test number
    735653083262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass221,320 miles (+3)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    221,320 miles
    Test number
    885483532239
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront and rear suspension coil springs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in tread not showing ply or cord
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail221,317 miles (+5,559)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,317 miles
    Test number
    846199292152
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass215,758 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    215,758 miles
    Test number
    619540801244
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail215,758 miles (+5,931)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,758 miles
    Test number
    206319391455
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass209,827 miles (+5,179)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    209,827 miles
    Test number
    322700100267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFloor pan corroded and holed not structural
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass204,648 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    204,648 miles
    Test number
    324167249299
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Fail204,647 miles (+10,512)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,647 miles
    Test number
    622085149214
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass194,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    194,135 miles
    Test number
    143129998125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail194,134 miles (+11,967)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,134 miles
    Test number
    653029998100
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass182,167 miles (+11,656)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    182,167 miles
    Test number
    451340597158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads low

  25. Pass170,511 miles (+43,242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    170,511 miles
    Test number
    152310716226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail127,269 miles (-28,597)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,269 miles
    Test number
    820176386191
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass155,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    155,866 miles
    Test number
    492710205286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 OCE

Does K30 OCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 OCE expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 OCE?
The MOT on K30 OCE expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 OCE done?
K30 OCE was recorded at 228,248 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 3,609 miles a year.
Has K30 OCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 OCE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K30 OCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 OCE find?
K30 OCE passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly; offside rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly.

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