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ANZ 1275

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,326 mi
Last recorded222,326 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 1275
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 222,326 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 207,163 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 207,163 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2010 207,129 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s n/s wing bottoms corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 201,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 193,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 188,451 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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ANZ 1275 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ANZ 1275, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANZ 1275 registered?

ANZ 1275 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is ANZ 1275 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 1275 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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