1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · D6 MCL
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 144,598 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D6 MCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 144,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D6 MCL Mileage History
- 24/10/2022143,824 mi
- 06/12/2023144,181 mi+357 mi
- 13/12/2023144,187 mi+6 mi
- 25/03/2025144,326 mi+139 mi
- 17/03/2026144,598 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D6 MCL 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-Benz 300 (D6 MCL) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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