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72 HDV

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,943 mi
Last recorded103,943 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,943 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 103,933 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking front clip (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,780 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,838 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,455 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,633 miles

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 82,633 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,926 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 67,581 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,574 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 60,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 53,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,406 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,307 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 38,307 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,633 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,683 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,228 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,671 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,680 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 31,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,501 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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72 HDV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 72 HDV, 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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72 HDV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is 72 HDV safe to buy?

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