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AHZ 8637

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,870 mi
Last recorded187,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 8637
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 187,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 183,449 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 172,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 157,517 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 148,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,473 miles

Central Towbar component slightly damaged plug sockets zip tied (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2021 137,473 miles

Central Towbar component slightly damaged plug sockets zip tied (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 132,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Fail 29 May 2020 132,684 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,105 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Fail 12 Mar 2019 131,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 124,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 121,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 78,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,207 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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AHZ 8637 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel 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 AHZ 8637, 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 AHZ 8637 registered?

AHZ 8637 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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