1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · 14 KER
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 99,510 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
14 KER Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 99,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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14 KER Mileage History
- 01/08/200679,568 mi
- 14/08/200785,153 mi+5,585 mi
- 23/07/200887,414 mi+2,261 mi
- 18/08/200887,469 mi+55 mi
- 23/07/200988,235 mi+766 mi
- 29/07/201089,333 mi+1,098 mi
- 11/08/201190,144 mi+811 mi
- 23/08/201190,144 mi
- 20/08/201291,018 mi+874 mi
- 30/08/201291,018 mi
- 10/10/201493,526 mi+2,508 mi
- 12/11/201595,433 mi+1,907 mi
- 13/11/201595,433 mi
- 26/10/201696,106 mi+673 mi
- 04/10/201796,785 mi+679 mi
- 12/04/201997,071 mi+286 mi
- 01/07/202097,486 mi+415 mi
- 09/07/202197,546 mi+60 mi
- 15/06/202297,719 mi+173 mi
- 28/06/202398,024 mi+305 mi
- 09/07/202498,368 mi+344 mi
- 09/07/202498,368 mi
- 23/05/202598,720 mi+352 mi
- 23/05/202598,725 mi+5 mi
- 01/05/202699,504 mi+779 mi
- 05/05/202699,510 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,009 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
14 KER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (14 KER) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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