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A14 KNJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

170,292 mi
Last recorded170,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 KNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 170,292 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear all rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2025 169,719 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened top of subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2025 169,719 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened top of subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2024 168,537 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 168,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 166,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 164,275 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 162,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 162,024 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 159,852 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 156,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 153,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 150,806 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 147,456 miles

Offside Front cracks in sidewall and tread

repair sticker on o/s/headlight slihgt damage

Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,855 miles

offside headlight lens has repair sticker on small amount of damage

Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlight lens has repair sticker on small amount of damage

Rear differencial damp with oil

Slight knocking in steering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 140,928 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlight lens has repair sticker on small amount of damage

Rear differencial damp with oil

Slight knocking in steering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 138,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 136,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 135,408 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering operation stiff when engine off

Fail 14 Jul 2011 135,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering operation stiff when engine off

Pass 14 Jul 2010 133,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 129,710 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2009 129,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2008 126,920 miles

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

small amount of damage to offside headlight

Pass 20 Jul 2007 122,025 miles

fuel lines corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2007 121,992 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 116,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 111,737 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 111,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A14 KNJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 KNJ, 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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A14 KNJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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