1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · OCL 17
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23/05/1985. Recorded mileage 159,746 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2998cc
OCL 17 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 159,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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OCL 17 Mileage History
- 06/07/2022159,258 mi
- 06/12/2023159,735 mi+477 mi
- 06/12/2023159,746 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
OCL 17 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (OCL 17) between July 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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