1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · K410 KNW

The MOT test on 8 December 2022 passed the vehicle at 173,267 miles with no defects recorded, confirming documented roadworthiness at that date. The maintenance trend stays stable across the supplied history, as the prior tests on 17 November 2021 at 168,230 miles and 15 December 2020 at 163,720 miles also returned passes without faults. The failed tests on 15 December 2020 and 12 November 2021, each followed by a pass at near-identical mileage and with no defects logged, indicate administrative anomalies rather than mechanical degradation. Odometer readings reveal light use for a 1993 Mercedes. The car travelled 4,510 miles between the December 2020 and November 2021 tests, then 5,037 miles to the December 2022 examination, averaging roughly 5,250 miles per year. No irregular gaps appear beyond standard annual cycles, but the last test sits three and a half years before today's date of 16 July 2026, leaving current condition unverified. Such low accumulation implies previous keepers stored the car or confined it to short journeys, though sparse defect data restricts firmer conclusions on care quality. Buyers should commission a physical inspection of structural corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, because a clean MOT ledger on a thirty-three year old chassis cannot exclude hidden wear. The unexplained fail entries warrant a DVSA enquiry to confirm no omitted rejection reasons. Examine exhaust emissions, tyre tread, and caliper binding in person. Meticulous upkeep would explain the absence of advisories, yet verifying service records remains essential before commitment.