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A9 DTU

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,737 mi
Last recorded228,737 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 228,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 228,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 228,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 228,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 223,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 223,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 220,308 miles

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 17 Nov 2011 219,568 miles

Both front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside and nearside front anti roll ball mounting bushes have slight play

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Nov 2010 218,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 213,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 199,901 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 199,901 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 188,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 188,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 176,394 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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A9 DTU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A9 DTU, 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 A9 DTU registered?

A9 DTU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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