MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B16 OLB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B16 OLB, 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 B16 OLB registered?
B16 OLB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 August 1989.
Is B16 OLB safe to buy?
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