1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · L24 XBB
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 76,218 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L24 XBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 76,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L24 XBB 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (L24 XBB) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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 (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
L24 XBB Mileage History
- 21/10/202275,681 mi
- 03/11/202375,819 mi+138 mi
- 18/11/202475,828 mi+9 mi
- 20/11/202475,830 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/202576,218 mi+388 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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