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A16 KRR

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,690 mi
Last recorded140,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 140,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine and gear box

Fail 28 Jun 2013 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 29 Jun 2012 138,193 miles

front & rear springs corroded

slight play in steering linkage

suspension componants / under body showing corrosion

temp repair rear exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2012 138,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front & rear springs corroded

slight play in steering linkage

suspension componants / under body showing corrosion

temp repair rear exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2011 137,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 137,060 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2008 134,372 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2007 130,825 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres showing wear

front and rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 130,539 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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A16 KRR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,012 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 A16 KRR, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 KRR registered?

A16 KRR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is A16 KRR safe to buy?

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