1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · D271 BBC

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 70,649 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests on 12 February 2025, 13 December 2023, and 23 August 2022 all passed cleanly at identical mileage, showing no worsening or recurring advisories across the four-year window. The recorded odometer has held at 70,649 miles through every test from August 2022 to January 2026, indicating the car has covered no road distance in over three years. At roughly 1,812 miles per year since 1987, this is exceptionally low use for a 39-year-old vehicle. The flat mileage suggests long-term storage or a paused registration, not gradual wear. Sparse test history with zero advisories limits insight into consumable condition but implies no neglected failures surfaced at the annual checks. A buyer should physically inspect for corrosion on structural panels and suspension mounting points, as standing vehicles of this age commonly develop hidden rust beneath sills and subframes despite clean MOTs. The static mileage means brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes may have seized or cracked through inactivity rather than use. Verify the January 2026 fail-with-no-defects was a clerical error and confirm the car starts, steers, and brakes after its stationary period before purchase.