Official DVLA Record

1992 Mercedes 3.0L Diesel · J353 GSN

J353 GSN

1992 Mercedes (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17/04/1992. Recorded mileage 127,864 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES
Year / Origin
1992
MOT Status
Valid until 07/10/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Odometer
127,864 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1992
Engine
2998cc

J353 GSN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2026
  • 127,864 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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J353 GSN Odometer History

  1. 11/03/2022123,666 km
  2. 19/07/2023124,950 km+1,284 km
  3. 30/08/2024126,397 km+1,447 km
  4. 09/10/2024126,749 km+352 km
  5. 02/02/2026127,864 km+1,115 km

Average of roughly 1,077 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J353 GSN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 11:19
MOT Analysis

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 1992 Mercedes Unknown (J353 GSN) between March 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both mirrors (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested both rear brakes binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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