1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F642 FKN
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 111,763 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F642 FKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 111,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F642 FKN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F642 FKN) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
F642 FKN Mileage History
- 31/08/2022109,787 mi
- 07/09/2022109,788 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/2024110,045 mi+257 mi
- 03/12/2025111,763 mi+1,718 mi
- 03/12/2025111,763 mi
Average of roughly 606 miles per year across 5 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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