1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F155 LKL
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 56,764 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F155 LKL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 56,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F155 LKL Mileage History
- 09/01/200626,055 mi
- 23/01/200731,279 mi+5,224 mi
- 17/01/200832,782 mi+1,503 mi
- 14/01/200934,405 mi+1,623 mi
- 21/01/201036,164 mi+1,759 mi
- 05/01/201138,085 mi+1,921 mi
- 06/01/201239,999 mi+1,914 mi
- 04/01/201341,694 mi+1,695 mi
- 20/01/201443,919 mi+2,225 mi
- 20/01/201443,919 mi
- 19/01/201545,546 mi+1,627 mi
- 19/01/201545,546 mi
- 25/01/201646,821 mi+1,275 mi
- 23/01/201748,726 mi+1,905 mi
- 08/01/201849,106 mi+380 mi
- 18/01/201849,190 mi+84 mi
- 22/01/201950,483 mi+1,293 mi
- 07/03/201950,516 mi+33 mi
- 11/03/202051,410 mi+894 mi
- 05/03/202152,192 mi+782 mi
- 17/02/202253,240 mi+1,048 mi
- 21/07/202353,908 mi+668 mi
- 09/09/202454,674 mi+766 mi
- 10/09/202454,674 mi
- 02/05/202556,698 mi+2,024 mi
- 31/03/202656,764 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
F155 LKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F155 LKL) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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