1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · L131 DBO
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 141,528 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L131 DBO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2022
- 141,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L131 DBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (L131 DBO) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
L131 DBO Mileage History
- 21/10/2022141,515 mi
- 29/10/2022141,528 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 608 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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