1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · J430 DTU
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 184,594 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J430 DTU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2023
- 184,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J430 DTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (J430 DTU) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 January 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
J430 DTU Mileage History
- 09/01/2023184,519 mi
- 11/01/2023184,594 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 12,820 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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