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A10 SWB

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,841 mi
Last recorded122,841 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 122,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 122,724 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,593 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,591 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 121,654 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 121,654 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 121,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 119,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 119,547 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 SWB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWB, 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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A10 SWB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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