Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · D522 CHG

D522 CHG

1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1997. Recorded mileage 87,085 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 300
Year / Origin
1997 · Chester
MOT Status
Valid until 18/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
87,085 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2962cc
Mechanical Assessment

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

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 17 July 2025 at 87,085 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, confirming an uninterrupted compliance trend from the 5 July 2021 test onwards. The maintenance record shows no worsening or recurring mechanical faults requiring corrective action. Recorded mileage sits at 87,085 against an age of nearly 29 years, equating to a low average of roughly 3,003 miles per annum. The DVSA data reveals minimal annual accumulation: the car covered only 2,207 miles between July 2021 (81,878) and July 2025 (87,085). Such low use over a long period suggests the vehicle spent extended intervals stationary, a pattern that often correlates with degraded rubber components and latent corrosion rather than high-cycle wear on drivetrain parts. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mountings, as prolonged standing promotes perishing in elastomeric components not visible during a static MOT. Brake discs and calipers warrant scrutiny for seizure or surface pitting where the car stood unused between tests. Structural integrity beneath sills and wheel arches needs close checking for hidden rust, given the age and low-mileage storage profile. The clean advisory history provides no warning flags, but the absence of recorded defects does not certify condition beyond each test date.

D522 CHG Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
  • 87,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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D522 CHG Mileage History

  1. 08/07/202284,233 mi
  2. 03/07/202384,496 mi+263 mi
  3. 27/06/202485,143 mi+647 mi
  4. 17/07/202587,085 mi+1,942 mi

Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

D522 CHG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 (D522 CHG) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY