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972 JCG

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 JCG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,236 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r corner wheelarch well / under corner valance corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to n/s/r under valance to rear wheelarch

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,434 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 87,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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972 JCG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 972 JCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 972 JCG registered?

972 JCG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is 972 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 JCG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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