1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F263 HYJ
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 159,836 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F263 HYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 159,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F263 HYJ 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 (F263 HYJ) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
F263 HYJ Mileage History
- 06/06/2023153,743 mi
- 07/06/2023153,749 mi+6 mi
- 21/06/2024155,672 mi+1,923 mi
- 19/06/2025159,805 mi+4,133 mi
- 19/06/2025159,836 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 2,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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