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A13 CBG

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 CBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,184 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to fuel pipes union.

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

Rear diff damp.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 89,736 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear diff damp.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 89,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear diff damp.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,121 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front & rear suspension.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel filler cap seal cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to fuel lines

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 May 2018 89,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front & rear suspension.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel filler cap seal cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to fuel lines

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 May 2017 88,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules General corrosion to braking system (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to fuel lines

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 88,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules General corrosion to braking system (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to fuel lines

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,447 miles

All 4 springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion to underbody fuel pipes

Pass 9 May 2012 86,993 miles

Corrosion to front & rear brake hose ferrules.

Corrosion to under-body fuel pipes.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 86,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Corrosion to front & rear brake hose ferrules.

Corrosion to under-body fuel pipes.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 86,545 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,010 miles

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

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

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

Slight cracking to fuel filler cap seal.

Pass 26 May 2009 85,384 miles

Some corrosion to brake hose ferrules.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 84,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,390 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2006 79,983 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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A13 CBG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A13 CBG, 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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A13 CBG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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