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AHZ 8672

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,345 mi
Last recorded123,345 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 8672
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 123,345 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 123,341 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 121,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 121,555 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 121,555 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 119,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 116,386 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 116,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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AHZ 8672 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AHZ 8672, 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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What year was AHZ 8672 registered?

AHZ 8672 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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