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ACZ 2970

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 2970
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 119,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 119,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 119,025 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes across rear axle at offside

front brake pipes covered in grease

slight damage to windscreen at nearside

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

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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ACZ 2970 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ACZ 2970, 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

How do I check the history of ACZ 2970?

You can check the full history of ACZ 2970 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ACZ 2970 registered?

ACZ 2970 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is ACZ 2970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 2970 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACZ 2970 have outstanding finance?

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