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#BS-1987-MER300-30DF

1987 Mercedes Benz 300

Based on reports from 38 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
38
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Recalls
1
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 38 complaints, 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

4 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues — failures commonly reported around 134K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline4 (11%)
Airbags4 (11%)
Speed Control3 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (8%)
Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (5%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (3%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer1 (3%)

1987 Mercedes Benz 300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 134,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 134K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

93V095000Jul 1993

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 38 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Mercedes Benz 300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 reliable?
The 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 has 38 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz 300 problems start?
Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 134,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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