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237 BTR

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237 BTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 118,831 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 118,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints between middle section and rear section of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,257 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 114,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 113,188 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 112,354 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 111,565 miles

wipers some wear

Fail 20 Jul 2006 109,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 109,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2005 107,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes rusty

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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237 BTR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 237 BTR, 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 39 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 237 BTR registered?

237 BTR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 237 BTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 237 BTR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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