1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · JPS 26
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1987. Recorded mileage 152,910 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2962cc
JPS 26 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 152,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JPS 26 Mileage History
- 13/11/2023152,579 mi
- 18/07/2025152,839 mi+260 mi
- 01/08/2025152,846 mi+7 mi
- 01/08/2025152,846 mi
- 08/07/2026152,910 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JPS 26 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (JPS 26) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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