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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,998 cc

K40 ATWMOT history

K40 ATW is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 28 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 221,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
221,790 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 ATW
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
28 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 ATW was last recorded at 221,790 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2010: 193,909 miles, lower than 198,343 miles on 23 Jan 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
221,778 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,790 miles
  • 2025 – 220,983 miles
  • 2024 – 220,724 miles
  • 2023 – 219,635 miles
  • 2022 – 218,312 miles
  • 2021 – 217,708 miles
  • 2020 – 217,370 miles
  • 2019 – 216,881 miles
  • 2018 – 214,102 miles
  • 2017 – 211,888 miles
  • 2016 – 210,762 miles
  • 2015 – 210,274 miles
  • 2014 – 209,822 miles
  • 2013 – 207,211 miles
  • 2012 – 204,630 miles
  • 2011 – 201,739 miles
  • 2010 – 193,909 miles
  • 2009 – 198,343 miles
  • 2008 – 194,444 miles
  • 2007 – 184,026 miles
  • 2006 – 173,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,790 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front swivel joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,790 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    221,790 miles
    Test number
    617294128109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail221,778 miles (+795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,778 miles
    Test number
    318212170919
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass220,983 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    220,983 miles
    Test number
    659597082814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass220,724 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    220,724 miles
    Test number
    858124404989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass219,635 miles (+1,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    219,635 miles
    Test number
    277932948278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass218,312 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    218,312 miles
    Test number
    936966405413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail218,210 miles (+502)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,210 miles
    Test number
    546451766994
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer oil leaking from swivel joint contaminating tyre
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer oil leaking from swivel joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass217,708 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,708 miles
    Test number
    526798500699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail217,698 miles (+328)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,698 miles
    Test number
    744977495505
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySwivel joint leaking / offside front

  10. Pass217,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    217,370 miles
    Test number
    926672609351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint leaking

  11. Fail217,369 miles (+488)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,369 miles
    Test number
    657638089369
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint leaking

  12. Pass216,881 miles (+2,779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    216,881 miles
    Test number
    731574661473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/o & o/s swivels leaking

  13. Pass214,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    214,102 miles
    Test number
    873113112876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail214,102 miles (+2,214)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,102 miles
    Test number
    653006060804
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass211,888 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    211,888 miles
    Test number
    105662583974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass210,762 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    210,762 miles
    Test number
    747599894479
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail210,761 miles (+9)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,761 miles
    Test number
    161453540414
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail210,752 miles (+478)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,752 miles
    Test number
    365633848312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass210,274 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    210,274 miles
    Test number
    786559145060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass209,822 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    209,822 miles
    Test number
    675469754030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail209,682 miles (+2,471)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,682 miles
    Test number
    816767024009
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass207,211 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    207,211 miles
    Test number
    446478613069
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail204,630 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,630 miles
    Test number
    578512932095
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass204,630 miles (+2,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    204,630 miles
    Test number
    929542032024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass201,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    201,739 miles
    Test number
    627245331023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail201,739 miles (+7,830)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,739 miles
    Test number
    105514731456
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass193,909 miles (-4,434)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    193,909 miles
    Test number
    710702920028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass198,343 miles (+3,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    198,343 miles
    Test number
    224153829039
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split.

  29. Pass194,444 miles (+10,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    194,444 miles
    Test number
    113078128427
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split.

  30. Pass184,026 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    184,026 miles
    Test number
    912637727037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass173,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    173,720 miles
    Test number
    451801136058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 ATW

Does K40 ATW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 ATW is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 ATW?
The MOT on K40 ATW is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 ATW done?
K40 ATW was recorded at 221,790 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,377 miles a year.
Has K40 ATW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 ATW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 ATW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 ATW find?
K40 ATW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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