1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · L265 CNL
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 95,940 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L265 CNL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 95,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L265 CNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 (L265 CNL) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
L265 CNL Mileage History
- 11/08/200671,938 mi
- 21/08/200774,951 mi+3,013 mi
- 14/10/200876,931 mi+1,980 mi
- 08/10/200977,144 mi+213 mi
- 20/12/201081,550 mi+4,406 mi
- 25/01/201386,572 mi+5,022 mi
- 16/07/201486,988 mi+416 mi
- 22/07/201486,988 mi
- 16/02/201687,045 mi+57 mi
- 28/03/201787,196 mi+151 mi
- 23/03/201888,049 mi+853 mi
- 27/03/201989,170 mi+1,121 mi
- 26/03/202090,310 mi+1,140 mi
- 25/03/202190,409 mi+99 mi
- 15/03/202291,750 mi+1,341 mi
- 30/03/202291,754 mi+4 mi
- 20/03/202392,077 mi+323 mi
- 03/05/202492,853 mi+776 mi
- 30/04/202593,122 mi+269 mi
- 27/04/202695,940 mi+2,818 mi
- 27/04/202695,940 mi
Average of roughly 1,218 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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