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A4 WGR

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,089 mi
Last recorded95,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WGR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,089 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 95,089 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,091 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,091 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 91,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,706 miles

(all 4) front & back coil spring surface corossion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

chasis / body surface rust ABS bracket area

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,705 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

(all 4) front & back coil spring surface corossion

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

chasis / body surface rust ABS bracket area

front registration plate security

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,070 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rail haas corrossion

o/s/f front chassis reail next to headlight has surface corrsion

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,777 miles

o/s/f amd n/s chassis rail next to flooe pans have surface corrision

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,622 miles

front and rear number plates poorly spaced

o/s and n/s outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,920 miles

slight play in n/s rear hub bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 76,030 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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A4 WGR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A4 WGR, 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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A4 WGR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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