1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · G81 GDW
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 189,321 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G81 GDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 189,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G81 GDW 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (G81 GDW) between April 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 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: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
G81 GDW Mileage History
- 02/04/2022188,760 mi
- 15/03/2023189,135 mi+375 mi
- 15/03/2023189,135 mi
- 05/10/2024189,319 mi+184 mi
- 21/10/2024189,321 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 220 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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