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A14 WAV

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,055 mi
Last recorded95,055 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 WAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,055 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 94,274 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A14 WAV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A14 WAV, 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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What year was A14 WAV registered?

A14 WAV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A14 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 WAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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