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B11 WPL

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,976 mi
Last recorded192,976 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 WPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 192,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 192,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 191,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust joint is slightly rusty but no leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 189,137 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 189,137 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 186,857 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes.Corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.Screw in o/s front tyre.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 186,648 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Corrosion on ruel pipes.Corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.Rear tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars will soon need changing.Screw in o/s front tyre.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 178,505 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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B11 WPL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 2,960cc petrol 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 B11 WPL, 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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B11 WPL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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