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22 KAF

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

150,409 mi
Last recorded150,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 150,409 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 150,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear.Burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 147,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 145,843 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2021 143,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 141,714 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear X 2 - (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured - (4.4.3 (a))

slight fuel weepage - #1 injector -

Both front tyres - edges worn, sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,466 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 132,827 miles

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,454 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

screen stone chipped

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 126,047 miles

screen stonechipped

Pass 5 Jul 2010 124,189 miles

wear front disc

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,215 miles

wear o/s lower ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2008 120,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 116,966 miles

screen stone chipped

Pass 31 May 2006 112,096 miles

front tyres on limits

rear tyres on limits

windscreen stone chipped

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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22 KAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,146 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 22 KAF, 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 36 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 22 KAF registered?

22 KAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 October 1990.

Is 22 KAF safe to buy?

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