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AY57 KLL

2007 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,263 mi
Last recorded139,263 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 30052,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KLL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 139,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 139,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,493 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 129,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged HANDBRAKE (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,516 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,247 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 100,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,220 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2016 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,157 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,473 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,012 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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AY57 KLL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 52,896 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 AY57 KLL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY57 KLL registered?

AY57 KLL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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