1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · 42 DJ
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05/08/1992. Recorded mileage 119,617 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,617 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
42 DJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2022
- 119,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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42 DJ Mileage History
- 11/10/200595,255 mi
- 05/10/200696,066 mi+811 mi
- 17/10/200797,210 mi+1,144 mi
- 14/10/200898,814 mi+1,604 mi
- 09/10/2009100,308 mi+1,494 mi
- 19/10/2010101,731 mi+1,423 mi
- 11/10/2011103,472 mi+1,741 mi
- 31/10/2012104,703 mi+1,231 mi
- 24/10/2013105,828 mi+1,125 mi
- 29/10/2014107,309 mi+1,481 mi
- 08/10/2015108,519 mi+1,210 mi
- 09/10/2015108,520 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2016112,143 mi+3,623 mi
- 03/10/2017114,170 mi+2,027 mi
- 24/05/2019117,055 mi+2,885 mi
- 04/05/2020118,586 mi+1,531 mi
- 05/10/2021119,081 mi+495 mi
- 08/12/2022119,617 mi+536 mi
Average of roughly 1,420 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
42 DJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (42 DJ) between October 2005 and December 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)”.
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