1989 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · 2 NSW
1989 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 48,655 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
2 NSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 48,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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2 NSW Mileage History
- 19/06/202447,063 mi
- 19/06/202447,063 mi
- 13/03/202547,221 mi+158 mi
- 02/03/202648,302 mi+1,081 mi
- 20/07/202648,655 mi+353 mi
Average of roughly 764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
2 NSW 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 300 (2 NSW) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 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), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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