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A1 RYB

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 146,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,480 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 146,006 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 146,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 144,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 143,143 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 143,006 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2016 142,822 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

slight play in steering joints

Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,743 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 142,743 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rear silencer rubber mounts in poor condition.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 142,198 miles

Exhaust back box rubbers cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 142,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust back box rubbers cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 141,505 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 141,013 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 140,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 140,405 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 139,911 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 139,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 139,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 139,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 138,596 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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A1 RYB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A1 RYB, 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 A1 RYB registered?

A1 RYB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 December 1987.

Is A1 RYB safe to buy?

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