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A4 FOP

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FOP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 145,076 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody corrosion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 145,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 144,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 143,619 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 143,607 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 143,227 miles

n/s and o/s floor corroded. oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 141,314 miles

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2017 139,545 miles

n/s and o/s floor corroded

oil leaks

Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,466 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 138,463 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak and floor corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,327 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 136,325 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 134,581 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 134,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 133,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 130,785 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 128,083 miles

play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2010 123,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 120,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,919 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 115,916 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 109,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 109,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 103,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 94,896 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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A4 FOP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 A4 FOP, 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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What year was A4 FOP registered?

A4 FOP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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