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BUE 8B

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,380 mi
Last recorded147,380 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 8B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 147,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 146,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 145,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 145,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 144,548 miles

O/s/f track rod end has slight play

Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre are perished

Fail 31 Mar 2019 144,548 miles

Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre are perished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/s/f track rod end has slight play

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,555 miles

slight cracking to o/s front tyre tread

Fail 28 Mar 2018 143,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight cracking to o/s front tyre tread

Pass 8 Aug 2016 143,235 miles

N/S/F Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

N/S/R Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

O/S/R Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 142,008 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 142,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake light is on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers worn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 138,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 136,034 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 135,964 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

signs of fuel leak by the fuel pump

Pass 20 Sep 2006 135,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 133,334 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leaks

slight play drop arm to drag link

slight play n/s idler

slight play n/s track rod

Fail 30 Jul 2005 133,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BUE 8B is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BUE 8B, 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 BUE 8B registered?

BUE 8B is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is BUE 8B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUE 8B shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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