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B300 SLR

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,165 mi
Last recorded61,165 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 61,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,673 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 52,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,419 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,293 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,291 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,874 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,735 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,318 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,718 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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B300 SLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B300 SLR, 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 B300 SLR registered?

B300 SLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is B300 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B300 SLR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B300 SLR have outstanding finance?

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