1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · KIW 6
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 29,387 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KIW 6 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 29,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KIW 6 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (KIW 6) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)”; “Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
KIW 6 Mileage History
- 20/01/200628,276 mi
- 17/01/200728,378 mi+102 mi
- 15/01/200828,527 mi+149 mi
- 20/01/200928,567 mi+40 mi
- 19/01/201028,647 mi+80 mi
- 19/01/201028,647 mi
- 27/01/201128,660 mi+13 mi
- 25/01/201228,693 mi+33 mi
- 25/01/201228,693 mi
- 16/01/201328,702 mi+9 mi
- 22/01/201428,721 mi+19 mi
- 23/01/201428,721 mi
- 20/01/201528,856 mi+135 mi
- 11/01/201629,307 mi+451 mi
- 13/01/201629,308 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/201729,337 mi+29 mi
- 23/01/201729,337 mi
- 11/01/201829,342 mi+5 mi
- 08/01/201929,347 mi+5 mi
- 02/01/202029,353 mi+6 mi
- 12/01/202129,358 mi+5 mi
- 02/12/202129,363 mi+5 mi
- 08/06/202329,368 mi+5 mi
- 05/12/202429,377 mi+9 mi
- 04/06/202529,382 mi+5 mi
- 15/06/202629,387 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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