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B15 APW

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,045 mi
Last recorded18,045 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 APW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

general condition of suspension components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 16 Mar 2011 180,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

general condition of suspension components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 17 Mar 2010 178,388 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 174,995 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 174,993 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 158,283 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2008 158,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 139,541 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bad squeak from n/s front joint on suspension

Pass 23 Feb 2006 120,832 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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B15 APW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 132,334 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 B15 APW, 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 35 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 B15 APW registered?

B15 APW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is B15 APW safe to buy?

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