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B16 DKR

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,458 mi
Last recorded109,458 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 109,458 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Dec 2007 102,041 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 102,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 94,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,221 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 88,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 88,195 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B16 DKR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,146 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 B16 DKR, 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 36 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 B16 DKR registered?

B16 DKR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is B16 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 DKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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