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A16 PWW

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

265,669 mi
Last recorded265,669 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 265,669 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 264,839 miles

Condition of both front tyres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

General under body corrosion

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

O/s/f has slight brake bind

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 264,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of both front tyres

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2009 264,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 260,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 252,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 243,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PWW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWW, 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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A16 PWW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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