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A17 GYX

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,907 mi
Last recorded69,907 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 69,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at retaining clip with limited access (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 68,853 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at retaining clip with limited access (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,559 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,736 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 66,736 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,648 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 GYX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A17 GYX, 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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What year was A17 GYX registered?

A17 GYX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is A17 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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