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A15 PCA

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,025 mi
Last recorded65,025 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,025 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,807 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,563 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,902 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak,but not excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,149 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,548 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,319 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,605 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 59,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 59,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,547 miles

Body corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch to body.

Slight body corrosion to n/s/r floor pan.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,207 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,418 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,931 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,906 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,504 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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A15 PCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A15 PCA, 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 A15 PCA registered?

A15 PCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is A15 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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