1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · G278 EJL
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 158,712 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G278 EJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 158,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G278 EJL 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (G278 EJL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel line (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
G278 EJL Mileage History
- 13/03/2023154,182 mi
- 27/03/2024155,139 mi+957 mi
- 18/03/2025155,511 mi+372 mi
- 16/04/2026158,631 mi+3,120 mi
- 23/04/2026158,712 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 1,456 miles per year across 5 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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