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1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · H81 LAJ

H81 LAJ

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 170,301 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 300
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
170,301 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
2962cc

H81 LAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
  • 170,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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H81 LAJ Mileage History

  1. 13/09/2022163,658 mi
  2. 13/09/2023165,420 mi+1,762 mi
  3. 14/09/2023165,420 mi
  4. 02/09/2024166,756 mi+1,336 mi
  5. 18/09/2025170,301 mi+3,545 mi

Average of roughly 2,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H81 LAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 02:00
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-Benz 300 (H81 LAJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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