1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · H131 AMT
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 177,097 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H131 AMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 177,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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H131 AMT Mileage History
- 27/06/2023176,184 mi
- 28/06/2023176,189 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/2024176,583 mi+394 mi
- 26/08/2024176,591 mi+8 mi
- 30/08/2025177,097 mi+506 mi
Average of roughly 419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H131 AMT 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 (H131 AMT) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 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 (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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