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A14 XMO

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,590 mi
Last recorded153,590 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 153,590 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 153,570 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 144,098 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2009 143,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 133,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 118,566 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 118,219 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 107,503 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 107,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 96,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 96,931 miles

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.

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 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?

The MOT history for A14 XMO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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