1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · J488 DTV
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 91,303 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J488 DTV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 91,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 46 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J488 DTV 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (J488 DTV) between May 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 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: Suspension (33 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
J488 DTV Mileage History
- 09/05/202591,303 mi
- 02/07/202591,303 mi
Average of roughly 0 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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