Official DVLA Record

1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · 27 RV

27 RV

1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1993. Recorded mileage 118,851 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 300
Year / Origin
1993
MOT Status
Valid until 28/06/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
118,851 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/06/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
2960cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 30 June 2025 at 118,851 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a minor failure just three days prior. That failure involving the offside dipped beam, rear fog lamp, and the fog lamp tell-tale were simple electrical or bulb issues, suggesting the owner is proactive in rectifying compliance faults rather than allowing them to accumulate. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 33-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The record shows a significant gap between November 2021 and June 2024, where the car covered only 551 miles in nearly three years. Since the June 2024 test, the vehicle has covered just 313 miles, indicating it is used very sparingly. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and potentially seized brake calipers. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points, as low-mileage older Mercedes often suffer from surface rust that accelerates in hidden cavities. Given the intermittent use, inspect the tyres for cracking in the sidewalls and check the brake fluid for moisture contamination or the discs for surface pitting. The lack of mechanical advisories over the last five years suggests the vehicle has likely been kept in a dry environment, but a thorough check of the suspension bushings and rubber hoses is necessary to ensure the age has not caused the material to fail.

27 RV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
  • 118,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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27 RV Mileage History

  1. 16/11/2021117,987 mi
  2. 27/06/2024118,538 mi+551 mi
  3. 27/06/2025118,851 mi+313 mi
  4. 30/06/2025118,851 mi

Average of roughly 239 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

27 RV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 18:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (27 RV) between November 2021 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 June 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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