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32 APC

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,020 mi
Last recorded148,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration32 APC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 148,020 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 148,018 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 147,981 miles

Slight corrosion to coil springs

Traces of engine oil, slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 20 Oct 2017 147,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 19 Sep 2016 147,817 miles

fuel lines corroded

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear flexys (3.6.B.4d)

Centre exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Fail 30 Jun 2016 147,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open fuel filler door (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill within jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both road wheels (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear brake flexys (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front condensation inside headlamp

Rear both outer suspension stabilisers have worn rubber bushes

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

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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32 APC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 32 APC, 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 32 APC registered?

32 APC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 32 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 32 APC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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