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38 KEV

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,033 mi
Last recorded104,033 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 KEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 104,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,897 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 103,555 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 103,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

incorrect millage recorded on last mot

Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 101,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

n/s/f o/s /f track rod end dust covers leaking grease and n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover leaking grease

Fail 23 May 2019 101,151 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

n/s/f o/s /f track rod end dust covers leaking grease and n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover leaking grease

Pass 25 May 2018 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Front of the two subframe bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 99,955 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Front of the two subframe bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 98,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 95,885 miles

Oil leak

offside rear subframe front bush retaining washer/cap corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,618 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear subframe fixing bolt washer is corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 93,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside rear subframe bush retaining washer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,798 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,195 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 69,071 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,148 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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38 KEV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 38 KEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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38 KEV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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