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36 MSS

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,867 mi
Last recorded53,867 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 MSS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 53,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 53,233 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 53,025 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 52,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 52,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 52,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 52,550 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,215 miles

Advise rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,206 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 50,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,030 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,024 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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36 MSS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 36 MSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 36 MSS registered?

36 MSS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is 36 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 36 MSS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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