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A5 EXU

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,966 mi
Last recorded81,966 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EXU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 81,820 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 81,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,576 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,810 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,806 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,265 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,369 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,010 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 65,084 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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A5 EXU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A5 EXU, 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 A5 EXU registered?

A5 EXU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is A5 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 EXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 EXU have outstanding finance?

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