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A15 KLR

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,350 mi
Last recorded262,350 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 262,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 26,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping

front shock absorbers have excessive bounce

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 25,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 236,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 229,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 218,469 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 209,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 209,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 201,108 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 201,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 194,654 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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A15 KLR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A15 KLR, 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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A15 KLR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 November 1990.

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