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A12 DHH

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 89,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,409 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

N/S/R Brake flex is starting to crack

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

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

Steering system has slight movement within its fixings

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 86,400 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,893 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,893 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 78,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 75,137 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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A12 DHH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A12 DHH, 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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A12 DHH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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