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7 KLC

2018 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration7 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 76,925 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,654 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 65,654 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 55,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 55,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 54,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 34,369 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 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 31 May 2019 53,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,858 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 52,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 52,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,129 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,338 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,332 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,281 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,556 miles

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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7 KLC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 7 KLC, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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7 KLC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 April 2018.

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