1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Petrol · SO 1707

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent inspection on 14 May 2025 at 79,576 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a trend of three consecutive clean passes since 2022, indicating that the car is currently maintained in a condition that meets all DVSA safety standards without immediate mechanical or structural requirements. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 37-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,150 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of low usage, for instance, the car covered only 131 miles between May 2022 and May 2023, and just 134 miles between May 2023 and May 2024. While this suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, such long intervals of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid moisture ingress, and flat spotted tyres which are not always captured by a standard MOT test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to long-term storage rather than high mileage. Despite the clean history, the failure in 2022 at 78,594 miles suggests a specific issue existed that was subsequently rectified. Pay close attention to the condition suspension bushes and rubber hoses for cracking or dry rot, and check the brake lines for corrosion or seized calipers. Given the age of the Mercedes, a thorough check of the structural sills and floor pans is critical to ensure that the low mileage has not masked undetected oxidative corrosion.