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5 RKD

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,479 mi
Last recorded59,479 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RKD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,901 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,715 miles

advise front discs slighty worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,342 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,731 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,515 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 48,515 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,279 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

advise creaking noise detected around nearside front suspension area

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,233 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 47,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise creaking noise from nearside front suspension area

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

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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5 RKD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 5 RKD, 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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5 RKD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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