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A12 VAL

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 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

RegistrationA12 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 74,402 miles

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,282 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Exhaust has slight blow front

Front chassis legs slight corrosion

Nearside front inner sill/floor area corroding

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2024 74,082 miles

engine damp with oil

slight corrosion front chassis leg

slight exhaust blow first joint

Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,908 miles

front shock lower bush's perished

slight exhaust blow first joint

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,914 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 8 May 2019 72,680 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroding all-round

oil seepage

Fail 8 May 2019 72,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroding all-round

oil seepage

Pass 9 May 2018 72,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,084 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,615 miles

underside of car undersilled

Pass 28 May 2014 71,418 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and split on outer walls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,815 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and split on outer walls

Pass 6 Jun 2009 70,567 miles

front chassis legs corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,781 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front chassis corroded †n/s inner sill corrdoed †slight bind n/s/r wheel †underside car corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2005 69,350 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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A12 VAL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red 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 A12 VAL, 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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A12 VAL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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