1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F474 DDY
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 141,096 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F474 DDY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 141,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F474 DDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F474 DDY) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub f”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))”.
F474 DDY Mileage History
- 27/01/2023140,856 mi
- 19/10/2024140,873 mi+17 mi
- 04/12/2025141,096 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 84 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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