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CAL 302

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

223,384 mi
Last recorded223,384 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 302
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 223,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 219,132 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 215,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 211,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 208,433 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 205,343 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 201,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 198,261 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 198,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 197,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 196,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 193,554 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 192,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 190,994 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres beginning to perish on edges

nearside headlamp adjuster fixed in its highest position

Pass 4 Dec 2012 189,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 184,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 184,466 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front to rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 179,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 175,127 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 169,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 165,769 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 163,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 160,542 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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CAL 302 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CAL 302, 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.

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What year was CAL 302 registered?

CAL 302 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is CAL 302 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAL 302 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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