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ABC 6T

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,225 mi
Last recorded87,225 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 6T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,225 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 87,223 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported braket crack joint (7.1.1)

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

both front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,988 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 86,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 86,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,074 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,930 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,758 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ABC 6T is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ABC 6T, 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 ABC 6T registered?

ABC 6T is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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