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73 SPS

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,749 mi
Last recorded35,749 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 SPS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,389 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 35,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 35,352 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,161 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,049 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 35,049 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,011 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,291 miles

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

Nearside screen washer jet broken. Leaking underneath.

Offside wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,993 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished.

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

Nearside screen wash jet not working. Offside jet provides sufficient fluid.

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

Pass 5 May 2009 33,383 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,053 miles

Rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,490 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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73 SPS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,969cc 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 73 SPS, 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 73 SPS registered?

73 SPS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 73 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 73 SPS 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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