1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 3003.0L Petrol

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its three most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 21 May 2025 at 169,380 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, matching the fault-free results from 25 April 2024 at 167,144 miles and 7 January 2022 at 165,198 miles. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring fault patterns in the official record. Recorded mileage sits at 169,380 against nearly 39 years of age, an average of roughly 4,343 miles per year. The sparse history shows only 2,236 miles added between January 2022 and April 2024, then 2,236 miles again to May 2025, confirming very light annual use. A 15-month gap separates the January 2022 and April 2024 tests, but the low accumulation suggests the car spent long periods stationary rather than covering distance between examinations. A clean MOT sheet on a 39-year-old Mercedes does not certify structural soundness. The tester recorded no corrosion or suspension advisories, yet age-related rust on floor pans, subframes, and suspension mounting points remains the primary risk on cars of this era. Prospective buyers should physically inspect brake lines, fuel and brake pipes, and the front suspension bushes and ball joints for perishing from inactivity. Low mileage and standing time can harden rubber components and cause sticking calipers or flat-spotted tyres even where the MOT shows nothing. Verify the condition of the coil springs, exhaust hangers, and coolant hoses before purchase, as these consumables degrade with age irrespective of the odometer.