1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F540 NSP
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 146,322 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,322 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
F540 NSP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 146,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F540 NSP Mileage History
- 21/02/200678,714 mi
- 22/02/200678,719 mi+5 mi
- 16/02/200783,911 mi+5,192 mi
- 18/02/200886,836 mi+2,925 mi
- 19/02/200991,547 mi+4,711 mi
- 23/02/200991,562 mi+15 mi
- 10/02/201097,737 mi+6,175 mi
- 05/05/2011100,019 mi+2,282 mi
- 17/05/2011100,032 mi+13 mi
- 01/08/2012100,083 mi+51 mi
- 02/08/2012100,087 mi+4 mi
- 16/07/2013106,985 mi+6,898 mi
- 01/08/2014112,801 mi+5,816 mi
- 09/07/2015117,657 mi+4,856 mi
- 09/08/2017122,051 mi+4,394 mi
- 22/03/2019124,340 mi+2,289 mi
- 31/07/2020130,206 mi+5,866 mi
- 06/07/2021132,366 mi+2,160 mi
- 04/08/2022136,698 mi+4,332 mi
- 30/07/2024142,568 mi+5,870 mi
- 25/07/2025144,405 mi+1,837 mi
- 30/07/2026146,322 mi+1,917 mi
Average of roughly 3,308 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
F540 NSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F540 NSP) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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