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Mercedes-Benz 300

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

KAW 863MOT history

KAW 863 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 7 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,357 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KAW 863
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
7 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KAW 863 was last recorded at 53,357 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,356 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,357 miles
  • 2025 – 53,356 miles
  • 2024 – 53,332 miles
  • 2023 – 53,271 miles
  • 2022 – 53,100 miles
  • 2021 – 52,983 miles
  • 2020 – 52,877 miles
  • 2019 – 52,541 miles
  • 2018 – 51,978 miles
  • 2017 – 48,672 miles
  • 2015 – 46,258 miles
  • 2014 – 41,900 miles
  • 2013 – 38,133 miles
  • 2012 – 34,643 miles
  • 2011 – 33,461 miles
  • 2010 – 32,762 miles
  • 2009 – 31,503 miles
  • 2007 – 30,602 miles
  • 2006 – 29,838 miles
  • 2005 – 28,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,357 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,357 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,357 miles
    Test number
    253965908676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,356 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    842610797701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,332 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    103463854794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,271 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    678385526772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    114463509991
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

  6. Fail53,100 miles (+117)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    713116135349
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

  7. Pass52,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    172670465367
    • AdvisoryO/s front and n/s front jacking points corroded.

  8. Fail52,983 miles (+106)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    142102520759
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryO/s front and n/s front jacking points corroded.

  9. Pass52,877 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    438027283388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,541 miles (+563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    733851963108
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes into silencer and rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,978 miles (+3,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    955557895167
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer baffles loose and rattling

  12. Pass48,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    889955421250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,672 miles (+2,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    886390745486
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  14. Pass46,258 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,258 miles
    Test number
    236947956436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,900 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,900 miles
    Test number
    638636734325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,133 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,133 miles
    Test number
    199247643304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,643 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    537213432330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    456338741371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,461 miles (+699)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    318447641318
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCracking to rear tyres
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit

  20. Pass32,762 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,762 miles
    Test number
    584395150383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,503 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,503 miles
    Test number
    624916309363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,962 miles (+360)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    733442719017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass30,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    840273907378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,602 miles (+764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    491912907334
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass29,838 miles (+1,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,838 miles
    Test number
    611241716344
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer baffles slightly loose.

  26. Pass28,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,719 miles
    Test number
    922941115358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KAW 863

What vehicle is registration KAW 863 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KAW 863 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 7 Aug 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KAW 863 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KAW 863 is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on KAW 863?
The MOT on KAW 863 is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KAW 863 done?
KAW 863 was recorded at 53,357 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 1,195 miles a year.
Has KAW 863 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KAW 863 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on KAW 863 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 KAW 863 find?
KAW 863 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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