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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,997 cc

K38 GVJMOT history

K38 GVJ is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 24 Nov 1992. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 251,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
251,502 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K38 GVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
24 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K38 GVJ was last recorded at 251,502 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 4,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2009: 203,381 miles, lower than 213,319 miles on 6 May 2009.

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
246,629 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,873 miles
Average per year
4,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 251,502 miles
  • 2022 – 246,629 miles
  • 2013 – 244,946 miles
  • 2012 – 235,323 miles
  • 2011 – 227,077 miles
  • 2010 – 211,010 miles
  • 2009 – 203,381 miles
  • 2008 – 196,544 miles
  • 2007 – 183,744 miles
  • 2006 – 173,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,502 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,502 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    251,502 miles
    Test number
    952908180310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass246,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    246,629 miles
    Test number
    126604485145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail246,629 miles (+1,683)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,629 miles
    Test number
    973402398706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass244,946 miles (+9,623)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    244,946 miles
    Test number
    549321323127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass235,323 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    235,323 miles
    Test number
    668321722100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass227,077 miles (+16,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    227,077 miles
    Test number
    178965921154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass211,010 miles (+7,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    211,010 miles
    Test number
    300200520161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass203,381 miles (-9,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    203,381 miles
    Test number
    172585439194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail213,319 miles (+16,775)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,319 miles
    Test number
    933606429116
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass196,544 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    196,544 miles
    Test number
    704381058112
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail196,526 miles (+12,782)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,526 miles
    Test number
    514048748166
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass183,744 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    183,744 miles
    Test number
    674545527036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail183,631 miles (+10,413)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,631 miles
    Test number
    461867517058
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass173,218 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    173,218 miles
    Test number
    214523716087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail173,064 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,064 miles
    Test number
    591609906045
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about K38 GVJ

Does K38 GVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K38 GVJ expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K38 GVJ?
The MOT on K38 GVJ expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K38 GVJ done?
K38 GVJ was recorded at 251,502 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 4,580 miles a year.
Has K38 GVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K38 GVJ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K38 GVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K38 GVJ find?
K38 GVJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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