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C14 ASM

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 ASM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 136,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 134,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 134,572 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 133,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,886 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2019 132,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 130,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 128,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 125,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,050 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 122,030 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Little effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,238 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts but no cords exposed

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 111,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,523 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 104,425 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,316 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 101,264 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 97,299 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 89,786 miles

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

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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C14 ASM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,012 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 C14 ASM, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C14 ASM registered?

C14 ASM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is C14 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 ASM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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