1989 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · F828 DFR
1989 Mercedes 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 171,202 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,202 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
F828 DFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
- 171,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F828 DFR Mileage History
- 01/02/2023168,848 mi
- 01/02/2023168,848 mi
- 23/01/2024170,285 mi+1,437 mi
- 26/01/2024170,286 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2025171,202 mi+916 mi
Average of roughly 1,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F828 DFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 300 (F828 DFR) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2025 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: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
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