1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · MSL 10W
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 78,270 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,270 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
MSL 10W Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 78,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MSL 10W Mileage History
- 05/01/202277,411 mi
- 10/01/202377,722 mi+311 mi
- 18/01/202377,723 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/202578,270 mi+547 mi
Average of roughly 257 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MSL 10W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (MSL 10W) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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