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D696 HJD

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD696 HJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,439 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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D696 HJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D696 HJD, 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 D696 HJD registered?

D696 HJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D696 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D696 HJD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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