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A11 WAY

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,595 mi
Last recorded65,595 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 WAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,595 miles

centre exhaust section starting to rust and slight leak

nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread starting to wear on edges

suspension surface rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,486 miles

centre exhaust rusty and slight leak

front exhaust starting to rust

nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread starting to wear on edges

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,142 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread starting to wear on edges

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 31 May 2011 64,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGE NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF BODY NONE EXCESSIVE

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGE NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF BODY NONE EXCESSIVE

Pass 29 May 2008 63,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary reapir to exhuast

Pass 26 Aug 2006 62,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A11 WAY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A11 WAY, 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 A11 WAY registered?

A11 WAY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is A11 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 WAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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