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A17 CDJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,927 mi
Last recorded150,927 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 150,927 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 150,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 150,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underneath has general age related corrosion.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 149,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/geabox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has general age related corroion

Fail 6 Jan 2021 149,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/geabox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has general age related corroion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 148,651 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 148,651 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,656 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 146,798 miles

Both front to rear steel fuel pipes slightly corroded

Central Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Steel pipe to brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak from diff

Oil leak from engine

Plastic covers fitted over sills

Fail 17 Oct 2017 146,793 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both front to rear steel fuel pipes slightly corroded

Central Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Steel pipe to brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak from diff

Oil leak from engine

Plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,897 miles

Corrosion rear fuel tank

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

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

Oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear diff

Pass 28 Sep 2015 144,868 miles

Grease on steel brake pipes and fuel pipes

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 28 Sep 2015 144,868 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Grease on steel brake pipes and fuel pipes

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Oct 2014 143,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 141,717 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 137,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 133,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 130,476 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 125,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 122,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 119,597 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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A17 CDJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A17 CDJ, 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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A17 CDJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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