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1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,515 mi
Last recorded70,515 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration450 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 70,515 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 70,498 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 70,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,361 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,976 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,151 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,798 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

auxillary drive belt cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,836 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 66,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,846 miles

Corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Corrosion around offside front towing eye to chassie leg

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,834 miles

small crack in windscreen ,offside bottom corner.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,557 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 60,557 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 59,189 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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450 VAL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 450 VAL, 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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450 VAL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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