1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · E408 HCD
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10/05/1988. Recorded mileage 85,498 miles. MOT valid until 07/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2962cc
E408 HCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 85,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E408 HCD Mileage History
- 18/10/202385,102 mi
- 27/10/202385,120 mi+18 mi
- 01/11/202485,261 mi+141 mi
- 23/10/202585,498 mi+237 mi
- 24/10/202585,498 mi
Average of roughly 196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E408 HCD 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 (E408 HCD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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