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E365 RNH

1988 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 300103,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE365 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 135,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded But Not Leaking

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jan 2008 135,261 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 135,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 134,745 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 133,786 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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E365 RNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 103,125 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 E365 RNH, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E365 RNH?

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What year was E365 RNH registered?

E365 RNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E365 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E365 RNH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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