The road tax status for F842 KAO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F842 KAO?

The MOT for F842 KAO is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F842 KAO?

The recorded mileage for F842 KAO is 67,970 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F842 KAO ULEZ compliant?

No, F842 KAO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F842 KAO

F842 KAO

1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1989. Recorded mileage 67,970 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 300
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 13/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 67,970 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 13/09/2026

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Mileage: 67,970 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 2962cc

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F842 KAO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
67,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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F842 KAO Mileage History

30/09/202167,516 mi
06/10/202167,526 mi+10 mi
19/07/202467,739 mi+213 mi
05/09/202567,968 mi+229 mi
15/09/202567,970 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F842 KAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 09:05

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F842 KAO) between September 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near sill (7.1.1 (”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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