1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · H42 GFY
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1990. Recorded mileage 128,098 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H42 GFY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2021
- 128,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H42 GFY Mileage History
- 23/09/2006109,263 mi
- 13/10/2007111,831 mi+2,568 mi
- 13/10/2007111,831 mi
- 27/09/2008114,137 mi+2,306 mi
- 27/09/2008114,137 mi
- 14/06/2010115,696 mi+1,559 mi
- 27/09/2011115,488 mi-208 mi
- 02/10/2012119,470 mi+3,982 mi
- 02/10/2012119,470 mi
- 16/10/2013120,868 mi+1,398 mi
- 16/10/2013120,868 mi
- 13/11/2014122,096 mi+1,228 mi
- 21/01/2016123,788 mi+1,692 mi
- 03/02/2017124,697 mi+909 mi
- 13/03/2018126,351 mi+1,654 mi
- 28/03/2019127,088 mi+737 mi
- 07/09/2020128,075 mi+987 mi
- 24/12/2021128,098 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,235 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H42 GFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (H42 GFY) between September 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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