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A13 DGC

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

252,775 mi
Last recorded252,775 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 252,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 252,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 252,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 252,373 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 252,373 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 252,309 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 252,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 252,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 251,635 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 251,635 miles

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

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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A13 DGC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A13 DGC, 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 A13 DGC registered?

A13 DGC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is A13 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DGC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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