1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · K39 HPU
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 182,054 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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K39 HPU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 182,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K39 HPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (K39 HPU) between October 2005 and January 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
K39 HPU Mileage History
- 07/10/2005136,345 mi
- 07/10/2005136,345 mi
- 13/10/2006141,550 mi+5,205 mi
- 10/10/2007144,972 mi+3,422 mi
- 03/10/2008149,674 mi+4,702 mi
- 03/10/2008149,674 mi
- 09/10/2009154,202 mi+4,528 mi
- 09/10/2009154,202 mi
- 20/08/2011155,018 mi+816 mi
- 10/08/2012155,604 mi+586 mi
- 23/08/2013157,304 mi+1,700 mi
- 14/08/2014160,017 mi+2,713 mi
- 24/08/2015161,640 mi+1,623 mi
- 15/03/2017164,660 mi+3,020 mi
- 20/03/2018169,320 mi+4,660 mi
- 24/04/2019172,506 mi+3,186 mi
- 09/07/2020175,578 mi+3,072 mi
- 10/07/2020175,578 mi
- 23/08/2021177,981 mi+2,403 mi
- 26/08/2021177,985 mi+4 mi
- 11/08/2022179,931 mi+1,946 mi
- 17/08/2023181,292 mi+1,361 mi
- 21/08/2023181,293 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/2025182,054 mi+761 mi
Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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