1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · K978 YFR
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09/10/1992. Recorded mileage 106,932 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2998cc
K978 YFR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2022
- 106,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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K978 YFR Mileage History
- 20/09/200686,842 mi
- 20/09/200686,842 mi
- 18/09/200789,266 mi+2,424 mi
- 19/09/200891,529 mi+2,263 mi
- 19/09/200891,529 mi
- 18/09/200993,722 mi+2,193 mi
- 08/09/201095,575 mi+1,853 mi
- 20/09/201196,934 mi+1,359 mi
- 12/09/201298,850 mi+1,916 mi
- 16/09/2013100,737 mi+1,887 mi
- 23/09/2014102,283 mi+1,546 mi
- 23/09/2015103,209 mi+926 mi
- 21/09/2016104,516 mi+1,307 mi
- 21/09/2017105,425 mi+909 mi
- 19/09/2018106,372 mi+947 mi
- 10/09/2019106,864 mi+492 mi
- 25/08/2020106,929 mi+65 mi
- 25/05/2022106,932 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,281 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
K978 YFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 (K978 YFR) between September 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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