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1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · J981 JGU

J981 JGU

1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 94,380 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 300
Year / Origin
1992
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Aug 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
94,380 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Aug 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
2960cc
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J981 JGU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
  • 94,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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J981 JGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:04
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-Benz 300 (J981 JGU) between August 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 July 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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J981 JGU Mileage History

  1. 05/08/202388,353 mi
  2. 20/07/202489,874 mi+1,521 mi
  3. 26/07/202597,507 mi+7,633 mi
  4. 09/08/202562,626 mi-34,881 mi
  5. 25/07/202694,380 mi+31,754 mi

Average of roughly 2,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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