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A7 NTR

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 NTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,882 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,650 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 82,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,496 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 82,463 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,841 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,318 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

Engine mounts showing signs of age & wear

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front upper ball joint boots cracking

Fuel filler cap rubber seal starting to crack

Handbrake cables corroding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on the underside

Fail 17 Sep 2018 81,318 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

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))

Engine mounts showing signs of age & wear

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front upper ball joint boots cracking

Fuel filler cap rubber seal starting to crack

Handbrake cables corroding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,561 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to the underside of the vehicle body.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to the underside of the vehicle body.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,435 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler cap rubber cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight underside surface corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All suspension bushes showing signs of age

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler cap rubber cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,066 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler cap rubber seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint boot cracking (2.4.G.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from the engine

Surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,214 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 61,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 49,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,738 miles

light corrosion on rear brake hose ferules

Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

light corrosion on rear brake hose ferules

n/s/f tyre has light perish cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr and nsr floor pans corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,776 miles

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,776 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

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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A7 NTR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A7 NTR, 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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A7 NTR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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