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C10 TEG

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,916 mi
Last recorded204,916 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 TEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 204,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 155,100 miles

offside front chassis damage noted

Fail 16 Jun 2012 155,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front chassis damage noted

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front door stiff to open from inside

Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,893 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2006 74,956 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

steering box front seal damp with fluid

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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C10 TEG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C10 TEG, 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

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What year was C10 TEG registered?

C10 TEG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is C10 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 TEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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