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E445 YFC

1988 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,825 mi
Last recorded95,825 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 300103,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE445 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E445 YFC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E445 YFC, 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.

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What year was E445 YFC registered?

E445 YFC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E445 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E445 YFC shows 2 tests 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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