1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F454 HRH
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 111,036 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F454 HRH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 111,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F454 HRH Mileage History
- 20/09/200687,644 mi
- 19/09/200791,531 mi+3,887 mi
- 19/09/200894,921 mi+3,390 mi
- 10/09/200998,119 mi+3,198 mi
- 12/09/200998,119 mi
- 21/09/2010101,096 mi+2,977 mi
- 21/09/2010101,096 mi
- 28/09/2011103,864 mi+2,768 mi
- 20/09/2012107,368 mi+3,504 mi
- 19/09/2013109,811 mi+2,443 mi
- 29/09/2014110,465 mi+654 mi
- 14/11/2014101,484 mi-8,981 mi
- 06/11/2015110,540 mi+9,056 mi
- 21/12/2016110,610 mi+70 mi
- 21/12/2016110,610 mi
- 24/07/2018110,691 mi+81 mi
- 31/07/2018110,691 mi
- 26/09/2019110,760 mi+69 mi
- 24/09/2020110,893 mi+133 mi
- 30/09/2020110,893 mi
- 29/05/2024110,975 mi+82 mi
- 10/06/2024110,975 mi
- 16/04/2026111,036 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 1,195 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F454 HRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F454 HRH) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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