1993 Mercedes 300D Diesel Auto 3.0L Heavy oil · L898 FFX
1993 Mercedes 300D Diesel Auto (3.0L, heavy oil). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 139,023 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300D DIESEL AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- HEAVY OIL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2998cc
L898 FFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 139,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L898 FFX Mileage History
- 11/11/2022130,308 mi
- 27/10/2023130,770 mi+462 mi
- 02/11/2023130,700 mi-70 mi
- 08/10/2024134,460 mi+3,760 mi
- 11/09/2025139,023 mi+4,563 mi
Average of roughly 3,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L898 FFX MOT History
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 1993 Mercedes 300D Diesel Auto (L898 FFX) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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 (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
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