1987 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · E356 LLT
1987 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 150,271 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2962cc
E356 LLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 150,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 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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E356 LLT Mileage History
- 23/04/2024150,135 mi
- 23/04/2024150,135 mi
- 29/04/2025150,271 mi+136 mi
- 30/04/2025150,271 mi
- 14/05/2026150,271 mi
Average of roughly 66 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E356 LLT 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 1987 Mercedes 300 (E356 LLT) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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