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A24 VCE

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,635 mi
Last recorded152,635 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes corroded

minor diff oil leak

minor engine oil leak

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes corroded

minor diff oil leak

minor engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2022 151,913 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f floor and n/s/r inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension bushes perished

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes corroded

minor diff oil leak

minor engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 150,734 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

minor diff oil leak

minor engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2021 150,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

slight oil leak from diff

suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 Apr 2020 148,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 3 Apr 2020 148,771 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/r undertray insecure

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,378 miles

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

Offside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 147,378 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking Around filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 145,466 miles

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

Oil leak diff area ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,394 miles

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

Nearside Front shock cover inscure

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

Offside Front shock cover insecure

fuel cap seal perished on outer edge but still seals

Fail 22 Apr 2017 143,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front shock cover inscure

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

Offside Front shock cover insecure

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

fuel cap seal perished on outer edge but still seals

Pass 21 Apr 2016 141,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 138,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 135,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 130,613 miles

o/s/f/shock dust cover damaged to excess

Fail 11 Jun 2012 130,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f/shock dust cover damaged to excess

Pass 23 Jun 2011 129,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 129,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 127,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 124,859 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 124,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 123,625 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 123,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside front floors corroded outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Dec 2005 121,552 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 121,552 miles

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

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

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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A24 VCE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 A24 VCE, 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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A24 VCE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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