1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · H490 DJA
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 1990. Recorded mileage 230,410 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H490 DJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 230,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H490 DJA 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 (H490 DJA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
H490 DJA Mileage History
- 19/09/2023227,137 mi
- 14/10/2024227,968 mi+831 mi
- 14/10/2024227,969 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2025230,386 mi+2,417 mi
- 20/10/2025230,410 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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