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B14 JOO

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,806 mi
Last recorded207,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 JOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 207,806 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 186,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 186,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 183,733 miles

Nearside Rear 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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B14 JOO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 JOO, 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 B14 JOO registered?

B14 JOO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is B14 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 JOO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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