1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · E515 XHB
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 153,398 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E515 XHB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 153,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E515 XHB Mileage History
- 25/04/2022152,421 mi
- 30/04/2024152,765 mi+344 mi
- 31/07/2025153,005 mi+240 mi
- 30/07/2026153,398 mi+393 mi
Average of roughly 229 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E515 XHB 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 (E515 XHB) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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