MERCEDES-BENZ 300 K40ATW has 31 MOTs

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This 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 221,790 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 13:23.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 22nd April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

K40ATW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND APRIL 2027221,790 MI
FAILED21ST APRIL 2026221,778 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202522ND APRIL 2026220,983 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 202430TH OCTOBER 2025220,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202330TH OCTOBER 2024219,635 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 202230TH OCTOBER 2023218,312 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 2022218,210 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Oil Leaking From Swivel Joint Contaminating Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Oil Leaking From Swivel Joint
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202113TH OCTOBER 2022217,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Joint Leaking
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 2021217,698 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Shocker Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Shocker Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Swivel Joint Leaking / Offside Front
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202028TH SEPTEMBER 2021217,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper Shocker Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper Shocker Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Joint Leaking
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2020217,369 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper Shocker Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper Shocker Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Joint Leaking
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201928TH SEPTEMBER 2020216,881 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front N/o & O/s Swivels Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201828TH SEPTEMBER 2019214,102 MI
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 2018214,102 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201728TH SEPTEMBER 2018211,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201628TH SEPTEMBER 2017210,762 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2016210,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working Both (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2016210,752 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Sill (5.2.6)
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201527TH FEBRUARY 2016210,274 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201427TH FEBRUARY 2015209,822 MI
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2014209,682 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
PASSED18TH JANUARY 20133RD FEBRUARY 2014207,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 20123RD FEBRUARY 2013204,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2012204,630 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20113RD FEBRUARY 2012201,739 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2011201,739 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201030TH JANUARY 2011193,909 MI
PASSED23RD JANUARY 200930TH JANUARY 2010198,343 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Wiper Blade Split.
PASSED28TH JANUARY 200830TH JANUARY 2009194,444 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Wiper Blade Split.
PASSED27TH JANUARY 200730TH JANUARY 2008184,026 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 200630TH JANUARY 2007173,720 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

K40ATW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

K40ATW MOT Comments

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K40ATW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 221,790 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,523 miles

K40ATW FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz 300 with registration K40ATW was manufactured on Wednesday 30th December 1992 so it is currently 33 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 221,790 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 6,523 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz 300 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means K40ATW has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz 300 has had 44 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 18 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz 300 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does K40ATW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 K40ATW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is K40ATW Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 K40ATW does have Tax. Read more

When does K40ATW Tax expire?

The current Tax for K40ATW will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does K40ATW MOT expire?

The current MOT for K40ATW will expire in 11 months on Thursday 22nd April 2027. Read more

When did K40ATW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for K40ATW was on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 13:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has K40ATW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for K40ATW we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has K40ATW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for K40ATW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has K40ATW done?

The odometer reading for K40ATW at the last MOT in April 2026 was 221,790 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,523 miles per year. Read more

How old is K40ATW?

The vehicle K40ATW was manufactured in 1992 so it is currently 33 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th August 1992. Read more

What colour is K40ATW?

The official colour of K40ATW is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does K40ATW have?

K40ATW has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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