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82 LS

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,857 mi
Last recorded125,857 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 LS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 125,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 125,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,836 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 124,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 124,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 124,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,801 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 120,246 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 119,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 116,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 115,547 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 115,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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82 LS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 82 LS, 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 82 LS registered?

82 LS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is 82 LS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 LS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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