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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,997 cc

K39 HPUMOT history

K39 HPU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Jun 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
182,054 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K39 HPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K39 HPU was last recorded at 182,054 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,293 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
761 miles
Average per year
2,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,054 miles
  • 2023 – 181,293 miles
  • 2022 – 179,931 miles
  • 2021 – 177,985 miles
  • 2020 – 175,578 miles
  • 2019 – 172,506 miles
  • 2018 – 169,320 miles
  • 2017 – 164,660 miles
  • 2015 – 161,640 miles
  • 2014 – 160,017 miles
  • 2013 – 157,304 miles
  • 2012 – 155,604 miles
  • 2011 – 155,018 miles
  • 2009 – 154,202 miles
  • 2008 – 149,674 miles
  • 2007 – 144,972 miles
  • 2006 – 141,550 miles
  • 2005 – 136,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,054 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,054 miles (+761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,054 miles
    Test number
    461574497184
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass181,293 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,293 miles
    Test number
    248157412877
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail181,292 miles (+1,361)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,292 miles
    Test number
    355377513636
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass179,931 miles (+1,946)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,931 miles
    Test number
    927935769401
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPrevious repair O/S/F engine bay
    • AdvisorySlight play in N/S/F steering linkages

  5. Pass177,985 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,985 miles
    Test number
    762385478521
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail177,981 miles (+2,403)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,981 miles
    Test number
    294013775903
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass175,578 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    175,578 miles
    Test number
    176828671866
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail175,578 miles (+3,072)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,578 miles
    Test number
    751646753912
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass172,506 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    172,506 miles
    Test number
    870408779187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,320 miles (+4,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,320 miles
    Test number
    149041726828
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass164,660 miles (+3,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    164,660 miles
    Test number
    404000621241
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass161,640 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,640 miles
    Test number
    714427463945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass160,017 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    160,017 miles
    Test number
    928386424268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass157,304 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,304 miles
    Test number
    546635733259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,604 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,604 miles
    Test number
    158103122238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,018 miles (+816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    155,018 miles
    Test number
    385932831495
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail154,202 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,202 miles
    Test number
    210902789282
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  18. Pass154,202 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    154,202 miles
    Test number
    534942089215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass149,674 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    149,674 miles
    Test number
    350777578421
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteO/S/F Headlamp lens glass is damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail149,674 miles (+4,702)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,674 miles
    Test number
    700797778220
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteO/S/F Headlamp lens glass is damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass144,972 miles (+3,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    144,972 miles
    Test number
    313133087298
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

  22. Pass141,550 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    141,550 miles
    Test number
    144146886208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail136,345 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    364840185256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

  24. Pass136,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    783230485255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K39 HPU

Does K39 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K39 HPU expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K39 HPU?
The MOT on K39 HPU expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K39 HPU done?
K39 HPU was recorded at 182,054 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 2,371 miles a year.
Has K39 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K39 HPU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K39 HPU 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 K39 HPU find?
K39 HPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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