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A3 PDW

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

273,325 mi
Last recorded273,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PDW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2010 273,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

OSF wishbone adjuster not fitted in right position

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front plate cracked

fuel lines hanging down

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 257,070 miles

slight smear from wipers , both front tyres worn badly on both edges , exhaust system cororded , exhaust rear joint no holding centre section , front number plate cracked , rear brake discs worn

washer bottle light on , brake fluid level low , oil light on dash , dents/scratches to various body panels , engine under tray insecure , suspension pipes heavily corroded , front brake disc worn front brake pads worn very

n/s/f of bumper not fully secure

Fail 3 Jul 2009 257,063 miles

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

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

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

slight smear from wipers , both front tyres worn badly on both edges , exhaust system cororded , exhaust rear joint no holding centre section , front number plate cracked , rear brake discs worn

washer bottle light on , brake fluid level low , oil light on dash , dents/scratches to various body panels , engine under tray insecure , suspension pipes heavily corroded , front brake disc worn front brake pads worn very

n/s/f of bumper not fully secure

Pass 13 Dec 2007 234,205 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 6 Dec 2007 233,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine under cover hanging down

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 21 Dec 2006 222,018 miles

6th and 7th rear seat belts not tested as seats not available

can not see brake pads on front or rear to test for remaining material

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear exhaust pipe poorley repaired

rear suspension pipes heavily corroded but not yet leaking

recent accident repairs on n/s/f

some play on steering system - generall wear and tear - no individual failures

Pass 29 Nov 2005 214,315 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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A3 PDW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A3 PDW, 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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A3 PDW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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