1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · MSL 1
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 109,023 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MSL 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 109,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MSL 1 Mileage History
- 11/07/2023106,366 mi
- 13/06/2024108,176 mi+1,810 mi
- 11/08/2025108,602 mi+426 mi
- 05/09/2025108,603 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/2026109,023 mi+420 mi
Average of roughly 901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MSL 1 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (MSL 1) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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