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543 JMT

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 JMT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 100,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 100,665 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,685 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,133 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,204 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,222 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 88,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,702 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,057 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,055 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,115 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,554 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,609 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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543 JMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 543 JMT, 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 543 JMT registered?

543 JMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 543 JMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 543 JMT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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