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1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · D490 NKX

D490 NKX

1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1986. Recorded mileage 121,542 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
2962cc

D490 NKX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
  • 121,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D490 NKX Mileage History

  1. 21/02/2022120,583 mi
  2. 08/03/2023121,223 mi+640 mi
  3. 17/05/2024121,302 mi+79 mi
  4. 17/05/2024121,302 mi
  5. 30/07/2025121,542 mi+240 mi

Average of roughly 279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D490 NKX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (D490 NKX) between February 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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