1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · DJG 3W
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1989. Recorded mileage 2,227 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,227 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
DJG 3W Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 2,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DJG 3W Mileage History
- 10/05/200654,539 mi
- 10/05/200654,539 mi
- 14/05/200755,058 mi+519 mi
- 16/05/200855,277 mi+219 mi
- 28/05/200955,544 mi+267 mi
- 17/05/201055,676 mi+132 mi
- 19/05/201155,865 mi+189 mi
- 15/05/201256,227 mi+362 mi
- 28/05/201356,340 mi+113 mi
- 15/05/201456,471 mi+131 mi
- 20/05/201456,471 mi
- 05/05/201556,617 mi+146 mi
- 12/05/201556,617 mi
- 02/06/201656,814 mi+197 mi
- 06/06/201656,814 mi
- 01/06/201756,815 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/201858,233 mi+1,418 mi
- 30/09/201964,773 mi+6,540 mi
- 20/03/202168,659 mi+3,886 mi
- 23/03/202168,713 mi+54 mi
- 26/07/202273,836 mi+5,123 mi
- 09/08/202373,874 mi+38 mi
- 03/07/2025684 mi-73,190 mi
- 09/07/2025712 mi+28 mi
- 21/07/20262,227 mi+1,515 mi
Average of roughly -2,590 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DJG 3W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (DJG 3W) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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