1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · D585 VDY
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 63,918 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D585 VDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2024
- 63,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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D585 VDY Mileage History
- 29/03/202263,918 mi
- 21/03/202363,918 mi
- 21/03/202363,918 mi
- 28/03/202463,918 mi
- 01/10/202463,918 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D585 VDY 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (D585 VDY) between March 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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