1992 Mercedes 300 3.0L Diesel · K251 SBR
1992 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1992. Recorded mileage 159,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2998cc
K251 SBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/12/2009
- 159,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K251 SBR Mileage History
- 19/02/2007139,068 mi
- 11/02/2008143,612 mi+4,544 mi
- 19/12/2008146,413 mi+2,801 mi
- 19/12/2008146,413 mi
- 08/12/2009159,884 mi+13,471 mi
Average of roughly 7,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K251 SBR MOT History
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 1992 Mercedes 300 (K251 SBR) between February 2007 and December 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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