1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · E3 FAL
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17/05/1990. Recorded mileage 198,881 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2960cc
E3 FAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 198,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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E3 FAL Mileage History
- 22/05/2023198,814 mi
- 20/05/2024198,864 mi+50 mi
- 06/07/2026198,871 mi+7 mi
- 31/07/2026198,881 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E3 FAL 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (E3 FAL) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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