£6,776
1988 Mercedes Benz 300 E Auto Saloon
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E, with one owner and 80,500 miles, comes with extensive options and a detailed history. While the bonnet paint needs attention, recent mechanical work and a clean MOT make it a mechanically sound classic ready for a new owner.
Condition
6
The car has some cosmetic issues such as flat paintwork on the bonnet, but it is mechanically sound with recent maintenance. The interior is well-maintained, and the car has a comprehensive service history. Overall, it presents well for its age and mileage.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1240302A703084
Chassis No:
Odometer:
80,500 miles
A3OYC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description One owner from new; 80,500 miles; just 2,000 miles or so since 2005; regularly put through an MOT and serviced Delivered new to its sole owner in March 1988, this top of the range 300E was ordered with pretty much every option on the pricelist.
The original invoice from the time of initial order was for £33,875 - that is the equivelent of £122,000 in today's money - it was quite a car.
Painted blue black metallic and trimmed in grey leather, it had electric seats, driver's lumbar support, a/c, an electric sunroof, Pioneer stereo, roof aerial and rear speakers.
These extras came to £6,329 alone.
He also added a Mercedes-Benz car kit, fully colour coded which add a further £2,100 and BBS alloys with locking nuts, although these do not appear to be currently fitted to the car.
The history file comes with the old style logbooks and the current V5C, showing the private number A3 OYC which was put on the car in 1992 and which is being included in the sale.
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Points of note
£2,359
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,402
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,343
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 20 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
80,505 miles
Registration Date
1988-03-22
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 21 2024 with 80,505 miles
Failed
On Jun 21 2024 with 80,505 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Passed
On Jun 16 2023 with 80,468 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear axle mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Failed
On Mar 30 2023 with 80,467 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Nearside and Offside Rear near axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Mar 18 2022 with 80,466 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed
On Nov 06 2020 with 80,459 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2019 with 80,449 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Feb 23 2018 with 80,448 miles
Passed
On Feb 06 2017 with 80,446 miles
Failed
On Feb 06 2017 with 80,446 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Feb 01 2016 with 80,445 miles
Passed
On Jan 15 2015 with 80,427 miles
Failed
On Sep 18 2013 with 80,351 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Passed
On Sep 18 2013 with 80,351 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2012 with 80,289 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2011 with 80,175 miles
Passed
On Jul 01 2010 with 80,061 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2009 with 79,982 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2008 with 79,851 miles
Failed
On Jun 16 2008 with 79,851 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Passed
On Jun 13 2007 with 79,411 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2006 with 78,722 miles
Failed
On Jun 13 2006 with 78,722 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
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