1990 Mercedes 300 3.0L Diesel · H903 DFR
1990 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 254,612 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2997cc
H903 DFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 254,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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H903 DFR Mileage History
- 14/12/2021254,385 mi
- 14/12/2021254,385 mi
- 04/07/2023254,610 mi+225 mi
- 15/01/2026254,612 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 56 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H903 DFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes 300 (H903 DFR) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 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 (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Floor excessively deteriorated Just Under Passenger Seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Just Under Passenger Seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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