The road tax status for L176 BCW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L176 BCW?

The MOT for L176 BCW is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of L176 BCW?

The recorded mileage for L176 BCW is 163,950 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L176 BCW ULEZ compliant?

No, L176 BCW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · L176 BCW

L176 BCW

1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 163,950 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 300
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 02/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 163,950 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 02/07/2025

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Mileage: 163,950 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1993
Engine: 2998cc

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L176 BCW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
163,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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L176 BCW Mileage History

20/06/2022160,134 mi
29/06/2022160,134 mi
22/06/2023163,291 mi+3,157 mi
04/07/2023163,295 mi+4 mi
04/07/2024163,950 mi+655 mi

Average of roughly 1,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L176 BCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 08:11

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (L176 BCW) between June 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 July 2024 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 (23 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 50 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.

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