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Mercedes-Benz 300

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc

K40 CJOMOT history

K40 CJO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
102,780 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 CJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 CJO was last recorded at 102,780 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2015: 102,780 miles, lower than 102,786 miles on 5 Jun 2014.
  • 31 May 2017: 102,780 miles, lower than 102,781 miles on 24 May 2016.
  • 1 Apr 2020: 102,708 miles, lower than 102,780 miles on 14 Jan 2019.

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
102,780 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,780 miles
  • 2021 – 102,780 miles
  • 2020 – 102,708 miles
  • 2019 – 102,780 miles
  • 2017 – 102,780 miles
  • 2016 – 102,781 miles
  • 2015 – 102,780 miles
  • 2014 – 102,786 miles
  • 2013 – 102,780 miles
  • 2011 – 102,780 miles
  • 2010 – 102,780 miles
  • 2009 – 102,780 miles
  • 2008 – 102,772 miles
  • 2006 – 101,900 miles
  • 2005 – 92,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,780 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    806755421819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,780 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    382948396477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,708 miles (-72)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    288439577902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    746308916604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 0/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass102,780 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    826245312339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,781 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,781 miles
    Test number
    261376993163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor corroded condition

  7. Pass102,780 miles (-6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    225812335182
    • NoteOil leaks

  8. Pass102,786 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,786 miles
    Test number
    347856154155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail102,786 miles (+6)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,786 miles
    Test number
    828315354177
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s/r brake has slight bind

  10. Pass102,780 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    737146053118
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY CRACKED
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail102,780 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    769736053118
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY CRACKED
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass102,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    569211201306
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass102,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    743752500319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,780 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    831905990211
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Fail102,780 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    414522089182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass102,780 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    530262689126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,772 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    891937298167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,900 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    663712516386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,891 miles (+9,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    101,891 miles
    Test number
    784826616297
    • NoteCentre silencer very rusty

  20. Pass92,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    801242255261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 CJO

Does K40 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 CJO expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 CJO?
The MOT on K40 CJO expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 CJO done?
K40 CJO was recorded at 102,780 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 628 miles a year.
Has K40 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 CJO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on K40 CJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 12 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 CJO find?
K40 CJO passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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