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B14 AMG

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,371 mi
Last recorded166,371 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 166,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 166,330 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 166,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear fuel pipes corroded from fuel tank

cracking on both front tyres

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake back plate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 163,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 162,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2006 158,664 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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B14 AMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B14 AMG, 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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What year was B14 AMG registered?

B14 AMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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