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B20 RPM

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,157 mi
Last recorded198,157 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 198,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 198,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 198,138 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 197,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 197,587 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 196,671 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 194,606 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 194,597 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 194,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 194,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 191,768 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 191,768 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 189,737 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 189,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Water leak from head gasket.

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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B20 RPM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B20 RPM, 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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B20 RPM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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