MOT Status
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147,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/s/f track rod end has slight play
Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre are perished
Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre are perished
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
O/s/f track rod end has slight play
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
slight cracking to o/s front tyre tread
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
slight cracking to o/s front tyre tread
N/S/F Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge
N/S/R Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge
O/S/F Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge
O/S/R Tyre has minor cracks on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake light is on.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wipers worn
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
signs of fuel leak by the fuel pump
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
oil leaks
slight play drop arm to drag link
slight play n/s idler
slight play n/s track rod
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUE 8B is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BUE 8B, 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 BUE 8B registered?
BUE 8B is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 September 1987.
Is BUE 8B safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUE 8B shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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