1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F224 RYO
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22/06/1989. Recorded mileage 162,816 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,816 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
F224 RYO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2022
- 162,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F224 RYO Mileage History
- 06/11/2006122,103 mi
- 02/11/2007125,074 mi+2,971 mi
- 21/10/2008127,656 mi+2,582 mi
- 04/11/2009131,082 mi+3,426 mi
- 25/10/2010133,751 mi+2,669 mi
- 30/10/2010133,751 mi
- 12/10/2011136,903 mi+3,152 mi
- 16/10/2012140,903 mi+4,000 mi
- 16/10/2013144,093 mi+3,190 mi
- 18/10/2013144,093 mi
- 20/10/2014148,476 mi+4,383 mi
- 24/10/2014148,476 mi
- 05/05/2016150,779 mi+2,303 mi
- 17/08/2017150,804 mi+25 mi
- 14/09/2017150,809 mi+5 mi
- 10/09/2018154,395 mi+3,586 mi
- 12/09/2018154,395 mi
- 17/09/2019161,092 mi+6,697 mi
- 03/12/2022162,816 mi+1,724 mi
Average of roughly 2,533 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
F224 RYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F224 RYO) between November 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 3.50 limit actual value measured 5.65 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front down pipes corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling on road wheel (1.1.12 (a))”.
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