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B20 SJF

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,644 mi
Last recorded163,644 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SJF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 163,644 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise oil low

advise parking brake travel high

advse nsf mirror incomplete

Pass 22 Jul 2008 154,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 145,287 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 145,212 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 137,290 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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B20 SJF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJF, 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 B20 SJF registered?

B20 SJF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is B20 SJF safe to buy?

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