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1987 SA

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1987 SA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EX/DETERIOTED

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,271 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rigid fuel pipes quite corroded

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2022 100,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rigid fuel pipes quite corroded

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2022 100,259 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,397 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 98,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 98,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,904 miles

steering bumper slightly leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 95,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering bumper slightly leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,777 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,318 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,433 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 87,419 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,298 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,528 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 82,528 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 79,777 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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1987 SA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1987 SA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1987 SA registered?

1987 SA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is 1987 SA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1987 SA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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