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B3 FAA

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,834 mi
Last recorded158,834 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 158,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear mounting rubbers split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 156,597 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 152,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 152,545 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 141,640 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 141,640 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 124,862 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B3 FAA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B3 FAA, 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 B3 FAA registered?

B3 FAA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is B3 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 FAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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