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Mercedes-Benz 200

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

K79 MMDMOT history

K79 MMD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 1 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 266,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
266,316 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 MMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
200
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 MMD was last recorded at 266,316 miles on 4 May 2023, 5,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,731 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,585 miles
Average per year
6,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 266,316 miles
  • 2022 – 260,731 miles
  • 2021 – 256,565 miles
  • 2020 – 252,262 miles
  • 2019 – 249,883 miles
  • 2018 – 241,799 miles
  • 2017 – 215,402 miles
  • 2016 – 209,423 miles
  • 2015 – 208,105 miles
  • 2014 – 203,682 miles
  • 2013 – 197,595 miles
  • 2012 – 192,919 miles
  • 2011 – 185,656 miles
  • 2010 – 179,269 miles
  • 2009 – 174,474 miles
  • 2008 – 172,326 miles
  • 2007 – 166,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,316 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,316 miles (+5,585)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    266,316 miles
    Test number
    583983816917
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass260,731 miles (+4,166)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    260,731 miles
    Test number
    214912821653
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass256,565 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    256,565 miles
    Test number
    235902696992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail256,564 miles (+4,302)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,564 miles
    Test number
    294773480020
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass252,262 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    252,262 miles
    Test number
    553339813736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail252,260 miles (+2,377)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,260 miles
    Test number
    356231415585
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass249,883 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    249,883 miles
    Test number
    516197088904
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail249,882 miles (+8,083)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,882 miles
    Test number
    420100500657
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass241,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    241,799 miles
    Test number
    856867462385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Idler arm has slight play in pin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail241,799 miles (+26,397)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,799 miles
    Test number
    183868159755
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Idler arm has slight play in pin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass215,402 miles (+5,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    215,402 miles
    Test number
    136652592672
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass209,423 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    209,423 miles
    Test number
    596231829764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass208,105 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    208,105 miles
    Test number
    208093215091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass203,682 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    203,682 miles
    Test number
    945238004063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass197,595 miles (+4,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    197,595 miles
    Test number
    475003603002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  16. Pass192,919 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    192,919 miles
    Test number
    237191212004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass185,656 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    185,656 miles
    Test number
    897291211068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass179,269 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    179,269 miles
    Test number
    624058800072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass174,474 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    174,474 miles
    Test number
    310852019096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass172,326 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    172,326 miles
    Test number
    412639908017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass166,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    166,771 miles
    Test number
    150380417034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass166,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    166,771 miles
    Test number
    591009707053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K79 MMD

Does K79 MMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K79 MMD expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K79 MMD?
The MOT on K79 MMD expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K79 MMD done?
K79 MMD was recorded at 266,316 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 6,101 miles a year.
Has K79 MMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 MMD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on K79 MMD 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 K79 MMD find?
K79 MMD passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 9 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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