MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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A16 NLH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A16 NLH, 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 A16 NLH registered?
A16 NLH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is A16 NLH safe to buy?
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