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A6 SPX

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,852 mi
Last recorded122,852 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SPX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp has intermittent lighting fault

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 122,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,806 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 121,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front ans rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 118,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front ans rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2008 117,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 116,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 116,380 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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A6 SPX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,146 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 A6 SPX, 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 36 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 A6 SPX registered?

A6 SPX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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