1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · E176 EBW
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13/04/1988. Recorded mileage 51,284 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2998cc
E176 EBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 51,284 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: Below 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.
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E176 EBW Mileage History
- 10/08/202251,224 mi
- 16/10/202351,258 mi+34 mi
- 17/10/202351,258 mi
- 22/07/202551,284 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E176 EBW MOT History
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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (E176 EBW) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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