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A11 VAU

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VAU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking poiunt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel arches corroded

brake warning light on dash

slight freeplay side to side movement in steering wheel

Fail 1 Sep 2020 100,873 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bumper corroded holed and sharp edges n/s and o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing centre lap belt buckle not present and cant lift seat base to see if its under (7.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash?

n/s and o/s front lower wing in front of sills corroding weakening underside

o/s lower radiator mount cross member corroding weakening

o/s/r wheel o/s/f wheel arches corroding weakening

rear bumper corroded holed and sharp edges n/s and o/s

slight blow on centre exhaust silencer

slight freeplay side to side movement in steering wheel

slight play wear in n/s steering linkage idler

Pass 21 May 2014 100,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 100,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 97,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,502 miles

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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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A11 VAU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A11 VAU, 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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A11 VAU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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