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CIW 2041

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,934 mi
Last recorded149,934 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIW 2041
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 149,934 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

emissions c/o 0.23 book limit 0.3 hc 45 and lamda 1.10

noise n/s/r inboard brakes on roller brake tester bad on very first application

oil leaks

suspect suspension lowered as car sits very low at front

suspension arms and sub frames corroded front and rear

tyres close to fouling wheel archeson front

Fail 26 Jun 2013 149,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

close to overheat during test

emissions c/o 0.23 book limit 0.3 hc 45 and lamda 1.10

noise n/s/r inboard brakes on roller brake tester bad on very first application

oil leaks

suspect suspension lowered as car sits very low at front

suspension arms and sub frames corroded front and rear

tail pipe rubber 1 of close to splitting excessly deteriorated

tyres close to fouling wheel archeson front

Pass 8 Jun 2012 146,684 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 146,665 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 146,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 135,263 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2009 124,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 124,195 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 114,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CIW 2041 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CIW 2041, 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 CIW 2041 registered?

CIW 2041 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is CIW 2041 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIW 2041 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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