Official DVLA Record

1990 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · H685 DMX

H685 DMX

1990 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1990. Recorded mileage 110,559 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 300
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Valid until 07/02/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
110,559 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/02/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
2960cc

H685 DMX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
  • 110,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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H685 DMX Mileage History

  1. 08/10/2022110,146 mi
  2. 08/02/2024110,319 mi+173 mi
  3. 08/02/2024110,319 mi
  4. 05/02/2025110,559 mi+240 mi
  5. 05/02/2025110,559 mi

Average of roughly 177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H685 DMX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 8 Sept 2026, 18:40
MOT Analysis

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 300 (H685 DMX) between October 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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