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Mercedes-Benz 300

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc

1987 SAMOT history

1987 SA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Jun 1989. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
100,789 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1987 SA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Jun 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

1987 SA was last recorded at 100,789 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,766 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,789 miles
  • 2022 – 100,271 miles
  • 2020 – 99,397 miles
  • 2019 – 98,322 miles
  • 2018 – 97,084 miles
  • 2017 – 95,904 miles
  • 2016 – 94,777 miles
  • 2015 – 93,945 miles
  • 2014 – 91,318 miles
  • 2013 – 89,433 miles
  • 2012 – 87,419 miles
  • 2011 – 86,298 miles
  • 2010 – 85,678 miles
  • 2008 – 82,528 miles
  • 2005 – 79,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,789 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEX/DETERIOTED
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear rigid fuel pipes quite corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,789 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,789 miles
    Test number
    870515322647
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEX/DETERIOTED
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,766 miles (+495)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    563205985409
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass100,271 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    975022192285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rigid fuel pipes quite corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracked

  4. Fail100,270 miles (+11)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,270 miles
    Test number
    925161503086
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rigid fuel pipes quite corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracked

  5. Fail100,259 miles (+862)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,259 miles
    Test number
    973112541166
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,397 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,397 miles
    Test number
    550626497754
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,322 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    680704657887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,322 miles (+1,238)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    226085719754
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,084 miles (+1,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    550560206939
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,904 miles
    Test number
    546437841770
    • AdvisorySteering bumper slightly leak

  11. Fail95,904 miles (+1,127)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,904 miles
    Test number
    284615468246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering bumper slightly leak

  12. Pass94,777 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    134172058366
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass93,945 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,945 miles
    Test number
    535601795113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    688793634134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,318 miles (+1,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    476562834135
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass89,433 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    209108423403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,419 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    185496562057
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass87,419 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    696436262031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,298 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    125800411187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,678 miles (+3,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    181443040078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass82,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,528 miles
    Test number
    500702068277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,528 miles (+2,471)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,528 miles
    Test number
    740903868216
    • Repaired at testFront Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  23. Pass80,057 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    650632938084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    79,777 miles
    Test number
    793215745230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1987 SA

What vehicle is registration 1987 SA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1987 SA on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 1 Jun 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1987 SA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1987 SA expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1987 SA?
The MOT on 1987 SA expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1987 SA done?
1987 SA was recorded at 100,789 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has 1987 SA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1987 SA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 1987 SA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1987 SA find?
1987 SA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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