1987 Mercedes 300 3.0L Diesel · E697 LJF
1987 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 52,758 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2998cc
E697 LJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 52,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E697 LJF Mileage History
- 27/01/202249,952 mi
- 19/09/202350,446 mi+494 mi
- 03/04/202551,007 mi+561 mi
- 29/04/202551,007 mi
- 11/05/202652,758 mi+1,751 mi
Average of roughly 655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E697 LJF 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 (E697 LJF) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 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 (13 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”.
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