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F264 TRY

1988 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

127,071 mi
Last recorded127,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 300103,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 TRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,071 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 127,071 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 127,071 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 124,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 124,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 124,693 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

full exhaust system heavily carroded

play developing from rear suspension arms

all brake hose ferrules heavily carroded

Fail 11 Oct 2008 124,693 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

full exhaust system heavily carroded

play developing from rear suspension arms

all brake hose ferrules heavily carroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 124,536 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front washers weak

play developing from top suspension arms [rear]

all brake hose ferrules heavily carroded

main front to rear brake pipe heavily carroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 123,035 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 123,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front/rear brake hose ferrules carroded

Propshaft component defective

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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F264 TRY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F264 TRY, 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 F264 TRY registered?

F264 TRY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F264 TRY safe to buy?

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