1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F500 ENB
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 79,736 miles. MOT valid until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,736 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
F500 ENB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 79,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F500 ENB Mileage History
- 27/04/200651,195 mi
- 05/05/200754,417 mi+3,222 mi
- 09/05/200754,417 mi
- 09/05/200856,185 mi+1,768 mi
- 07/05/200957,192 mi+1,007 mi
- 08/05/201058,556 mi+1,364 mi
- 04/05/201160,140 mi+1,584 mi
- 02/05/201261,672 mi+1,532 mi
- 10/05/201362,883 mi+1,211 mi
- 15/05/201464,120 mi+1,237 mi
- 23/05/201464,124 mi+4 mi
- 15/05/201565,824 mi+1,700 mi
- 11/05/201667,677 mi+1,853 mi
- 16/05/201769,265 mi+1,588 mi
- 19/05/201769,265 mi
- 15/05/201870,605 mi+1,340 mi
- 21/05/201971,619 mi+1,014 mi
- 16/07/201971,701 mi+82 mi
- 17/07/201971,701 mi
- 24/07/202072,828 mi+1,127 mi
- 29/07/202072,834 mi+6 mi
- 03/05/202274,609 mi+1,775 mi
- 28/04/202375,996 mi+1,387 mi
- 25/04/202476,888 mi+892 mi
- 10/04/202578,263 mi+1,375 mi
- 09/04/202679,736 mi+1,473 mi
Average of roughly 1,431 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
F500 ENB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F500 ENB) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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