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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,997 cc

K56 WDDMOT history

K56 WDD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,154 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K56 WDD
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
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K56 WDD was last recorded at 136,154 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2020: 88,888 miles, lower than 132,977 miles on 23 Aug 2014.

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
135,596 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
558 miles
Average per year
3,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,154 miles
  • 2023 – 135,596 miles
  • 2021 – 135,575 miles
  • 2020 – 88,896 miles
  • 2014 – 132,977 miles
  • 2013 – 127,579 miles
  • 2012 – 126,871 miles
  • 2011 – 116,310 miles
  • 2010 – 97,216 miles
  • 2009 – 91,913 miles
  • 2008 – 86,709 miles
  • 2007 – 80,498 miles
  • 2006 – 73,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,154 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,154 miles (+558)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,154 miles
    Test number
    634521756124
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass135,596 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,596 miles
    Test number
    523017967158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,575 miles (+46,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,575 miles
    Test number
    353061635325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,896 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    861914252330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,888 miles (-44,089)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,888 miles
    Test number
    135877178267
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass132,977 miles (+5,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,977 miles
    Test number
    648575234259
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass127,579 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,579 miles
    Test number
    658904353292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,871 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,871 miles
    Test number
    139240112388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,310 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,310 miles
    Test number
    755821921358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,294 miles (+19,078)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,294 miles
    Test number
    186276811312
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass97,216 miles (+5,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,216 miles
    Test number
    524754990278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass91,913 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    462092329317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,709 miles (+6,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    472074528348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail80,498 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,498 miles
    Test number
    150053717342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,498 miles (+6,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,498 miles
    Test number
    640043217388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    772274406322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K56 WDD

Does K56 WDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K56 WDD is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K56 WDD?
The MOT on K56 WDD is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K56 WDD done?
K56 WDD was recorded at 136,154 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,150 miles a year.
Has K56 WDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K56 WDD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on K56 WDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K56 WDD find?
K56 WDD passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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