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A20 KPC

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,490 mi
Last recorded42,490 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,490 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 239,624 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 239,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 239,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 239,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 239,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,962 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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A20 KPC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 A20 KPC, 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 37 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 A20 KPC registered?

A20 KPC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is A20 KPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 KPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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