MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Diff leaking oil
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporay repair to exhaust front pipes
engine covered in oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A14 XMO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 XMO, 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 A14 XMO registered?
A14 XMO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 August 1989.
Is A14 XMO safe to buy?
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