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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · E131 SOE

E131 SOE

1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18/08/1987. Recorded mileage 145,293 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
2962cc

E131 SOE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
  • 145,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E131 SOE Mileage History

  1. 10/10/2023139,808 mi
  2. 23/09/2024147,170 mi+7,362 mi
  3. 16/10/2024143,333 mi-3,837 mi
  4. 23/09/2025145,159 mi+1,826 mi
  5. 04/11/2025145,293 mi+134 mi

Average of roughly 2,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

E131 SOE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (E131 SOE) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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