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B13 ASA

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,874 mi
Last recorded188,874 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 ASA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 188,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 185,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 183,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 177,473 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leek from rear diff

rear brake pipes and flexi unions poor condition

slite corrosion on front suspension componants

Fail 27 Mar 2007 177,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side rear shocker boot missing

off side front shocker damp

oil leek from rear diff

rear brake pipes and flxi feruals poor condition

slite corrosion on front suspension componants

Pass 25 Mar 2006 175,835 miles

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

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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B13 ASA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 B13 ASA, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B13 ASA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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