1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · J488 DTV
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 91,303 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J488 DTV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 91,303 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: Below Average
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J488 DTV Mileage History
- 09/05/202591,303 mi
- 02/07/202591,303 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J488 DTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (J488 DTV) between May 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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