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A4 UON

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2007 132,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise all brake disc's slightly corroded

advise bolt missing out of bonnet hinge

advise both sill's corroding and hole in nearside front sill but not within prescribed area

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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A4 UON is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A4 UON, 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 A4 UON registered?

A4 UON is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is A4 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 UON shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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