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A10 CEW

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

258,176 mi
Last recorded258,176 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 CEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 258,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 257,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 256,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 255,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 251,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 251,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 243,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 238,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 231,696 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 226,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 220,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 211,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 202,178 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 194,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 183,544 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 171,830 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 171,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 169,188 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 169,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 164,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 159,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 153,767 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 153,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A10 CEW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 A10 CEW, 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 37 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 A10 CEW registered?

A10 CEW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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