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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · F892 YKD

F892 YKD

1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 78,337 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 300
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,337 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
2962cc

F892 YKD Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
  • 78,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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F892 YKD Mileage History

  1. 07/12/200566,241 mi
  2. 15/06/200766,400 mi+159 mi
  3. 10/06/200867,195 mi+795 mi
  4. 10/06/200867,195 mi
  5. 13/06/200967,612 mi+417 mi
  6. 13/12/201367,821 mi+209 mi
  7. 13/11/201468,143 mi+322 mi
  8. 10/12/201569,172 mi+1,029 mi
  9. 30/03/201771,223 mi+2,051 mi
  10. 27/03/201875,508 mi+4,285 mi
  11. 29/03/201975,951 mi+443 mi
  12. 26/02/202076,059 mi+108 mi
  13. 15/03/202177,136 mi+1,077 mi
  14. 18/05/202277,360 mi+224 mi
  15. 13/06/202377,826 mi+466 mi
  16. 07/05/202478,083 mi+257 mi
  17. 10/04/202578,337 mi+254 mi

Average of roughly 625 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

F892 YKD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (F892 YKD) between December 2005 and April 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 April 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 (3 issues). 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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