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A10 KNW

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 125,071 miles

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

both nearside tyres damaged on sidewall

brake pedal rubber wprn , advise replacement

nearside front floor pan corroded & nearside boot floor

Fail 11 Aug 2008 125,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both nearside tyres damaged on sidewall

brake pedal rubber wprn , advise replacement

nearside front floor pan corroded & nearside boot floor

rear exhaust mountings have been repaired with wire , advise new rubber mounts fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 122,834 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 117,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 117,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front & n/s front & reartyres perrished

o/s rear tyr worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2005 114,153 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 114,027 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre perrished on outter wall

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

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 KNW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A10 KNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 KNW registered?

A10 KNW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A10 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 KNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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