1988 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · C17 LAB
1988 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 91,584 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2962cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
C17 LAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 91,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C17 LAB Mileage History
- 24/07/202391,060 mi
- 25/07/202491,175 mi+115 mi
- 23/07/202591,321 mi+146 mi
- 27/07/202691,572 mi+251 mi
- 06/08/202691,584 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C17 LAB 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 1988 Mercedes 300 (C17 LAB) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Suspension (14 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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