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A5 LBF

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,416 mi
Last recorded20,416 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,416 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,151 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 18,151 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,873 miles

front hub seals leaking slightly

n/s/r diff seal leaking

oil level low

Fail 7 Mar 2013 6,787 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front hub seals leaking slightly

n/s/r diff seal leaking

oil level low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 3,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 832 miles

corrosion on bothe front inner wings at rear

n/s half shaft has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,841 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 98,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r hub seal leaking slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 93,335 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 93,175 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 90,761 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 LBF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A5 LBF, 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 A5 LBF registered?

A5 LBF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 20 October 1987.

Is A5 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LBF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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