1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F440 PUW
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 35,710 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F440 PUW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 35,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F440 PUW Mileage History
- 17/05/202334,294 mi
- 02/06/202334,358 mi+64 mi
- 10/06/202434,694 mi+336 mi
- 04/06/202535,404 mi+710 mi
- 01/06/202635,705 mi+301 mi
- 09/06/202635,710 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 462 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
F440 PUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F440 PUW) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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