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510 HU

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

129,552 mi
Last recorded129,552 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration510 HU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 129,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 129,506 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 128,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 128,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 128,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 128,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 127,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 127,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 126,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 125,714 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 125,418 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 125,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 125,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 124,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 124,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 124,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,240 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 122,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,877 miles

front screen has crack . o\s lower corner,

Pass 18 Jul 2005 115,038 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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510 HU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 510 HU, 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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What year was 510 HU registered?

510 HU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 510 HU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 510 HU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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