1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · K842 TFW
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 144,955 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K842 TFW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2026
- 144,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
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K842 TFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (K842 TFW) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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