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B10 RWA

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,384 mi
Last recorded51,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 51,384 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 51,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,344 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,344 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,332 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,216 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,745 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 50,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,608 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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B10 RWA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol 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 B10 RWA, 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 B10 RWA registered?

B10 RWA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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