1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · H501 AME
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 171,661 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H501 AME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 171,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H501 AME 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 (H501 AME) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
H501 AME Mileage History
- 11/04/2022168,549 mi
- 29/04/2022168,555 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/2024171,661 mi+3,106 mi
- 11/07/2025171,661 mi
- 10/07/2026171,661 mi
Average of roughly 733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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