1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F361 EKR
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23/11/1988. Recorded mileage 235,220 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2962cc
F361 EKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2024
- 235,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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F361 EKR Mileage History
- 07/07/2022231,675 mi
- 13/07/2022231,689 mi+14 mi
- 22/06/2023234,566 mi+2,877 mi
- 14/08/2023234,566 mi
- 01/08/2024235,220 mi+654 mi
Average of roughly 1,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F361 EKR 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-Benz 300 (F361 EKR) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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