1988 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · F844 BKN
1988 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 19,033 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,033 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
F844 BKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 19,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F844 BKN Mileage History
- 05/11/202118,754 mi
- 17/07/202418,832 mi+78 mi
- 10/07/202518,870 mi+38 mi
- 15/08/202518,870 mi
- 08/08/202619,033 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 59 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F844 BKN 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 (F844 BKN) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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