1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · D645 SBM
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1987. Recorded mileage 137,460 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2962cc
D645 SBM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2022
- 137,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D645 SBM Mileage History
- 27/01/2022137,444 mi
- 23/03/2022137,460 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D645 SBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (D645 SBM) between January 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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