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Mercedes-Benz 300

White · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc

K79 VBDMOT history

K79 VBD is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
146,647 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 VBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 VBD was last recorded at 146,647 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,586 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
2,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,647 miles
  • 2023 – 146,586 miles
  • 2022 – 146,040 miles
  • 2021 – 145,734 miles
  • 2020 – 145,559 miles
  • 2019 – 145,176 miles
  • 2017 – 144,805 miles
  • 2016 – 144,141 miles
  • 2014 – 143,919 miles
  • 2013 – 141,609 miles
  • 2012 – 141,558 miles
  • 2011 – 136,581 miles
  • 2010 – 129,031 miles
  • 2009 – 121,499 miles
  • 2008 – 117,893 miles
  • 2007 – 112,778 miles
  • 2006 – 108,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
  • AdvisoryRear FUEL LINES CORRODED.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Central exhaust box in bad condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corrored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,647 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,647 miles
    Test number
    742409335724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
    • AdvisoryRear FUEL LINES CORRODED.

  2. Pass146,586 miles (+546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,586 miles
    Test number
    173905380684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear FUEL LINES CORRODED.

  3. Pass146,040 miles (+306)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    616062949915
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,734 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,734 miles
    Test number
    396714588784
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box in bad condition
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corrored (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail145,734 miles (+175)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,734 miles
    Test number
    700702002323
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering shock bracket broken (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box in bad condition
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corrored (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass145,559 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    145,559 miles
    Test number
    987874948413
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFuel lines rusty
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  7. Fail145,559 miles (+383)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,559 miles
    Test number
    843207796008
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFuel lines rusty
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  8. Pass145,176 miles (+371)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,176 miles
    Test number
    996365036481
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs very rusty
    • AdvisoryAll fuel lines very rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryEngine idle very poor
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very rusty
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes very rusty

  9. Pass144,805 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,805 miles
    Test number
    114125065261
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Fail144,802 miles (+661)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,802 miles
    Test number
    620764368903
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Track Rod End (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Drag link (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Pass144,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    144,141 miles
    Test number
    734609747775
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail144,141 miles (+222)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,141 miles
    Test number
    132500354243
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass143,919 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,919 miles
    Test number
    127300044308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s inner wing and bulk head

  14. Fail143,919 miles4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,919 miles
    Test number
    885852934347
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s inner wing and bulk head

  15. Fail143,919 miles (+2,310)6 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,919 miles
    Test number
    927811034368
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBattery tray corroded
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mountings corrodeing
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • NoteNearside bulkhead corroded through
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded

  16. Pass141,609 miles (+51)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    489521783290
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteGeneral light corrosion under vehicle
    • NoteSuspension pipes have light corrosion

  17. Fail141,558 miles (+4,977)12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,558 miles
    Test number
    829190452152
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  18. Pass136,581 miles (+7,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,581 miles
    Test number
    186034181015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass129,031 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    682295270012
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perishing

  20. Fail129,031 miles (+7,532)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    783035570022
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perishing

  21. Pass121,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    121,499 miles
    Test number
    440488159001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,499 miles (+3,606)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,499 miles
    Test number
    564177459017
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Fail117,893 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    321369388096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front hub

  24. Pass117,893 miles (+5,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    531859488076
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front hub

  25. Pass112,778 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    112,778 miles
    Test number
    391972487046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass108,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    521014796069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,925 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    830483496030
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about K79 VBD

Does K79 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K79 VBD expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K79 VBD?
The MOT on K79 VBD expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K79 VBD done?
K79 VBD was recorded at 146,647 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 2,056 miles a year.
Has K79 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 VBD has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on K79 VBD 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 VBD find?
K79 VBD passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front hub seal leaking; rear fuel lines corroded..

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