1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · D522 CHG

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.