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31 EW

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,494 mi
Last recorded55,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 EW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 55,494 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 52,716 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

washer bottle leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2016 51,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2015 51,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,950 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer door sill corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer door sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 47,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 47,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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31 EW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 31 EW, 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 31 EW registered?

31 EW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is 31 EW safe to buy?

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