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A17 YEW

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,850 mi
Last recorded204,850 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 204,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 204,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 204,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 202,916 miles

Nearside Front steering hub covered in grease

Pass 19 Aug 2015 201,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 199,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 198,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 196,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 196,408 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 193,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 189,612 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs deterioioratig corodin on face slight

Pass 2 Aug 2010 189,612 miles

front discs deterioioratig corodin on face slight

Pass 8 Jul 2009 183,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 179,232 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 179,187 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 173,244 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 173,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 171,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 171,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 158,429 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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 YEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 132,334 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 YEW, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 YEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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