1987 Mercedes 300 3.0L Petrol · D462 ABY

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 78,881 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no recurring advisories across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 78,881 against nearly 39 years of age, an average of roughly 2,023 miles per year. The MOT entries confirm extremely light use: the car covered only 811 miles between June 2021 (76,163) and May 2025 (78,881). Annual increments stayed under 900 miles throughout, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months between tests. Such low accumulation points to a vehicle kept largely in storage rather than daily driven. A clean MOT sheet does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Prolonged standing invites perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres that a short test drive will not always expose. The W124-era chassis demands close checks for structural corrosion at sill seams and subframe mounts despite the absence of recorded advisories. Prospective owners should verify brake disc condition and handbrake function after the long idle periods, and confirm coolant and fuel system integrity on the 3.0 litre inline-six. The documented care pattern implies a cautious keeper, yet low mileage alone warrants a pre-purchase inspection beneath the car.