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A1 FFK

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

202,149 mi
Last recorded202,149 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FFK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 202,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 202,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 196,086 miles

ADVISE REAR CHASSIS O/S CORRODED

Fail 2 Oct 2007 196,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 196,082 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 189,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak from top of radiator

Pass 19 Sep 2006 189,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak from top of radiator

Fail 5 Sep 2006 189,042 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2005 178,891 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 178,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

off side rear bump stop missing

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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A1 FFK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 A1 FFK, 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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A1 FFK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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