Official DVLA Record

1988 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · E545 XKM

E545 XKM

1988 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1988. Recorded mileage 222,005 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 300
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/08/2006
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/09/2006)
Recorded Mileage
222,005 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/08/2006
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/09/2006
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
2962cc

E545 XKM Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2005
  • 222,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E545 XKM Mileage History

  1. 15/08/2005221,976 mi
  2. 16/08/2005222,005 mi+29 mi

Average of roughly 11,818 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

E545 XKM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 07:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes 300 (E545 XKM) between August 2005 and August 2005.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 August 2005 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)”.

PASS
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ADVISORY