1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F498 DOH
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/03/1989. Recorded mileage 14,540 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2962cc
F498 DOH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 14,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F498 DOH Mileage History
- 24/03/20237,053 mi
- 05/04/202410,857 mi+3,804 mi
- 22/10/202514,540 mi+3,683 mi
- 04/02/202614,540 mi
- 04/02/202614,540 mi
Average of roughly 2,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F498 DOH 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 (F498 DOH) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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