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A3 TAK

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,310 mi
Last recorded181,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 181,310 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 181,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 176,676 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 176,676 miles

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

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

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

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

main petrol pipe correded

Fail 30 Jul 2008 173,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

welding panted black cannot see

Pass 30 Jul 2008 173,201 miles

welding panted black cannot see

Fail 20 Jul 2007 173,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 173,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 261,143 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded also fronts

slight play in o/s/r top arm

Pass 12 Jul 2006 261,143 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded also fronts

slight play in o/s/r top arm

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 TAK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 TAK registered?

A3 TAK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is A3 TAK safe to buy?

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