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4627 TW

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,338 mi
Last recorded69,338 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4627 TW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,338 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 69,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,166 miles

Offside Front suspension squeaking

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

headlight come out rev light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 68,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 68,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to bad fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety from tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,172 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

Lower BOTH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR INNER BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

OIL LEAKS FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE

SIGNS OF FRONT PROP JOINT STARTING TO CRACK UP

Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened req soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,770 miles

Exhaust blow from front end.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,760 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blow from front end.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manfold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 67,040 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,486 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,484 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,799 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 65,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,010 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to wear bands

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

both rear tyres close to wear bands

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,138 miles

tax run out

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,822 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,710 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,578 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 55,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 55,239 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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4627 TW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 4627 TW, 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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4627 TW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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