1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · K423 FNT
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 233,005 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K423 FNT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 233,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K423 FNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (K423 FNT) between May 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Flexible brake pipe not secured to body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Adjusting nut loose (2.1.3 (”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”.
K423 FNT Mileage History
- 02/05/2024232,338 mi
- 25/06/2025233,005 mi+667 mi
- 09/07/2025233,005 mi
Average of roughly 562 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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