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B5 PPH

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,716 mi
Last recorded60,716 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2010
Fail 9 May 2009

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009
Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B5 PPH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B5 PPH, 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 B5 PPH registered?

B5 PPH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is B5 PPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 PPH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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