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3108 AP

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,543 mi
Last recorded80,543 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3108 AP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch at rear corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,206 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below ABS pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 6 Jul 2022 79,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below ABS pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 21 May 2021 79,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 78,697 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 78,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 78,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,841 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65x15 94v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,166 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr & osr tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,063 miles

battery insecure

damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

coolant level low

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,750 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wing damaged

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

slight fuel leak from fuel pump

Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,750 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

slight fuel leak from fuel pump

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wing damaged

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,717 miles

moderate surface corrosion to fuel pipe adjacent to fuel regulator

near side and offside flexible brake pipe ferrules moderate surface corrosion

near side and offside rear flexible brake hoses slight perishing

slight damage to front number plate digits still legible

slight fluid (oil) dampness to near side and offside rear shock absorbers

very slight fuel leak from fuel pipe banjo connection to fuel pump

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,677 miles

nearside rear brake dragging slightly, disc corroded

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,358 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

slight fuel leak from fuel pump banjo

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate cracked

front pads 3/4 worn

offside rear brake dragging

Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,153 miles

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

oil leak from engine

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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3108 AP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 3108 AP, 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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3108 AP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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