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A10 KYO

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,611 mi
Last recorded84,611 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,564 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective silencer condition detereated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 84,436 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 84,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f & o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded /slight damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteariated

Pass 24 May 2019 83,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 83,457 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 83,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,878 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,632 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 17 May 2011 82,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2010 82,327 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 82,327 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,736 miles

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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A10 KYO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 KYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 KYO registered?

A10 KYO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is A10 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 KYO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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