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B16 DTT

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,245 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,243 miles

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,221 miles

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear sus parts corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 82,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear sus parts corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,206 miles

Offside Front jet faulty

Fail 11 Dec 2015 82,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front jet faulty

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

light switch stiff

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fog light switch stiff

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

handbake pedal stiff

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,969 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,914 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 81,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 80,353 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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B16 DTT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 B16 DTT, 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 DTT registered?

B16 DTT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 8 October 1990.

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