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461 AD

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration461 AD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,970 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 75,915 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bulge in brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2024 75,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 75,779 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes perishing / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage slight leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 75,732 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering leak around power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 75,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,339 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 74,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

TWO FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN (LIPPED).

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,639 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,105 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,278 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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461 AD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 461 AD, 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 461 AD registered?

461 AD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is 461 AD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 461 AD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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