1988 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · E842 FNM
1988 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 166,112 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2962cc
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E842 FNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 166,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Average
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E842 FNM Mileage History
- 01/06/2023165,398 mi
- 06/06/2023165,399 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/2024166,107 mi+708 mi
- 05/01/2026166,112 mi+5 mi
- 07/01/2026166,112 mi
Average of roughly 274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E842 FNM 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 1988 Mercedes 300 (E842 FNM) between June 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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