1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · D121 VKJ
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 97,147 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D121 VKJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 97,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D121 VKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (D121 VKJ) between December 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
D121 VKJ Mileage History
- 02/12/200579,843 mi
- 22/12/200681,588 mi+1,745 mi
- 14/01/200882,712 mi+1,124 mi
- 30/06/200985,788 mi+3,076 mi
- 03/08/201087,063 mi+1,275 mi
- 01/08/201188,055 mi+992 mi
- 01/08/201288,619 mi+564 mi
- 11/12/201389,977 mi+1,358 mi
- 13/04/201590,846 mi+869 mi
- 27/06/201691,604 mi+758 mi
- 14/06/201792,399 mi+795 mi
- 14/06/201792,399 mi
- 25/06/201893,165 mi+766 mi
- 27/06/201993,806 mi+641 mi
- 22/02/202194,866 mi+1,060 mi
- 23/02/202295,424 mi+558 mi
- 23/02/202295,424 mi
- 08/03/202395,926 mi+502 mi
- 08/03/202395,926 mi
- 12/03/202496,242 mi+316 mi
- 31/03/202596,660 mi+418 mi
- 06/05/202697,147 mi+487 mi
Average of roughly 847 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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