1987 Mercedes Sport 3.0L Petrol · E243 CNS
1987 Mercedes Sport (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 71,189 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,189 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
E243 CNS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 71,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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E243 CNS Mileage History
- 26/05/202370,784 mi
- 26/05/202370,784 mi
- 20/05/202571,189 mi+405 mi
- 20/05/202571,189 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E243 CNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes Sport (E243 CNS) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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