1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · B144 VNE
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 266,574 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B144 VNE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 266,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B144 VNE Mileage History
- 25/07/2022261,077 mi
- 05/07/2023263,112 mi+2,035 mi
- 02/07/2024265,398 mi+2,286 mi
- 27/06/2025266,574 mi+1,176 mi
Average of roughly 1,880 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B144 VNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (B144 VNE) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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