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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc

K40 BLTMOT history

K40 BLT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 25 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
191,563 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
25 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BLT was last recorded at 191,563 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,419 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,144 miles
Average per year
2,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,563 miles
  • 2025 – 190,419 miles
  • 2024 – 189,658 miles
  • 2023 – 188,856 miles
  • 2022 – 188,016 miles
  • 2021 – 187,100 miles
  • 2020 – 185,953 miles
  • 2019 – 184,069 miles
  • 2018 – 181,974 miles
  • 2017 – 178,644 miles
  • 2016 – 174,119 miles
  • 2015 – 171,726 miles
  • 2014 – 168,214 miles
  • 2013 – 166,215 miles
  • 2012 – 163,160 miles
  • 2011 – 159,824 miles
  • 2010 – 157,724 miles
  • 2009 – 154,565 miles
  • 2008 – 152,115 miles
  • 2007 – 148,236 miles
  • 2006 – 146,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,563 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,563 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    191,563 miles
    Test number
    481508717070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,419 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    190,419 miles
    Test number
    290440390731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,658 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    189,658 miles
    Test number
    314032292996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,856 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    188,856 miles
    Test number
    842756302395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,016 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,016 miles
    Test number
    866328562237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,100 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,100 miles
    Test number
    578618988187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,953 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    185,953 miles
    Test number
    295713743575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,069 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    184,069 miles
    Test number
    513759909220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,974 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    181,974 miles
    Test number
    395385333301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,644 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    178,644 miles
    Test number
    323413277149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass174,119 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    174,119 miles
    Test number
    669120279288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,726 miles (+3,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    171,726 miles
    Test number
    236749185131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass168,214 miles (+1,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    168,214 miles
    Test number
    459280274119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass166,215 miles (+3,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    166,215 miles
    Test number
    656910473137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Fail163,160 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,160 miles
    Test number
    137925682173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass163,160 miles (+3,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    163,160 miles
    Test number
    699875582108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass159,824 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    159,824 miles
    Test number
    877183501282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass157,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    157,724 miles
    Test number
    324850200284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail157,724 miles (+3,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,724 miles
    Test number
    974130900230
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass154,565 miles (+2,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    154,565 miles
    Test number
    100602589151
    • NoteFront struts rusty front outer b rake pipes slight rust
  21. Pass152,115 miles (+3,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    152,115 miles
    Test number
    464469988165
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass148,236 miles (+1,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    148,236 miles
    Test number
    512103287128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass146,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    146,567 miles
    Test number
    893192196167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail146,567 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,567 miles
    Test number
    904471996155
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low tread on outer edges.

Questions about K40 BLT

Does K40 BLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BLT is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 BLT?
The MOT on K40 BLT is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 BLT done?
K40 BLT was recorded at 191,563 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,257 miles a year.
Has K40 BLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BLT has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on K40 BLT 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 K40 BLT find?
K40 BLT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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