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3000 SL

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,129 mi
Last recorded47,129 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3000 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2025 47,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 47,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,813 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,663 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,087 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2009 44,212 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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3000 SL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 3000 SL, 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 3000 SL registered?

3000 SL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is 3000 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3000 SL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3000 SL have outstanding finance?

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