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952 TYB

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Maroon Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,668 mi
Last recorded47,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration952 TYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r lower inner wing edge corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated park brake not holding vehicle or locking wheels (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r lower sill /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 47,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,525 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,285 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 46,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,710 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,669 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,674 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 46,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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952 TYB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Maroon with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 132,932 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 952 TYB, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 952 TYB registered?

952 TYB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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