1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F434 KMR
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 103,636 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F434 KMR Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 103,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (49 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
F434 KMR Mileage History
- 29/08/200676,528 mi
- 29/08/200676,528 mi
- 23/08/200778,160 mi+1,632 mi
- 24/08/200778,160 mi
- 19/08/200879,028 mi+868 mi
- 29/08/200879,028 mi
- 11/08/200979,780 mi+752 mi
- 16/08/201081,838 mi+2,058 mi
- 20/08/201081,838 mi
- 08/08/201182,733 mi+895 mi
- 18/08/201182,733 mi
- 02/08/201285,554 mi+2,821 mi
- 07/08/201285,566 mi+12 mi
- 08/08/201389,975 mi+4,409 mi
- 14/08/201494,492 mi+4,517 mi
- 21/08/201494,492 mi
- 25/08/201598,011 mi+3,519 mi
- 17/08/201699,523 mi+1,512 mi
- 24/07/2017100,484 mi+961 mi
- 26/07/2017100,485 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/2018101,086 mi+601 mi
- 24/07/2019101,472 mi+386 mi
- 29/07/2020102,002 mi+530 mi
- 18/09/2020102,010 mi+8 mi
- 19/08/2021102,367 mi+357 mi
- 03/09/2021102,426 mi+59 mi
- 23/08/2022102,977 mi+551 mi
- 23/08/2022102,977 mi
- 22/08/2023103,441 mi+464 mi
- 15/08/2025103,594 mi+153 mi
- 20/08/2025103,594 mi
- 08/05/2026103,636 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 1,377 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
F434 KMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F434 KMR) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (49 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F434 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F434KMR.
JAGUAR
XJ
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
300
YAMAHA
FJ1200
FORD
ESCORT
BMW
3 SERIES
CITROEN
2CV
HONDA
VOLVO
300 Series
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
TALBOT
EXPRESS 1300 P
TOYOTA
SUPRA
MERCEDES-BENZ 300 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1989 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.