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A20 TAR

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,843 mi
Last recorded69,843 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,843 miles

exhaust corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,843 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,843 miles

exhaust system corroded

various corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2015 69,843 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,843 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,303 miles

unable to inspect all brakes fully due to grease

Pass 18 Nov 2008 137,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 134,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 134,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 126,762 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 126,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 125,410 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 TAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,012 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 TAR, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 TAR registered?

A20 TAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is A20 TAR safe to buy?

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