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C15 DEL

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,739 mi
Last recorded111,739 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 DEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 111,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,135 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 107,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 106,321 miles

Heater valve on bulkhead leaking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,450 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 104,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 104,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 104,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 104,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 103,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 103,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 102,639 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 102,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 101,817 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)

Fail 23 May 2012 101,817 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 97,596 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 96,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 92,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 90,766 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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C15 DEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C15 DEL, 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 C15 DEL registered?

C15 DEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is C15 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 DEL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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