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872 AHW

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration872 AHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 42,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 42,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 42,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 41,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 41,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,861 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 39,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 39,674 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 39,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,236 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 38,567 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,511 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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872 AHW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 872 AHW, 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 872 AHW registered?

872 AHW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is 872 AHW safe to buy?

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