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A11 TLW

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TLW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 112,034 miles

parking brake travelling high

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2025 111,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,890 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 110,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 109,617 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 108,499 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,095 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,365 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four worn to limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear shockers limited damping effect

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 104,023 miles

Drivers side wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,053 miles

All tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,956 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,641 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 96,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 92,752 miles

Battery insecure

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

corrosion around jacking points

Fail 15 Oct 2007 92,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

corrosion around jacking points

Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 91,010 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A11 TLW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A11 TLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 TLW registered?

A11 TLW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is A11 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 TLW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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