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A15 KAC

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front outer sills corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,363 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 113,363 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 110,527 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 110,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 107,948 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 105,970 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 105,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 98,733 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 98,732 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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A15 KAC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,966cc diesel 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 A15 KAC, 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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What year was A15 KAC registered?

A15 KAC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A15 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 KAC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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