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D130 OSL

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,125 mi
Last recorded45,125 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD130 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 45,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,043 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 45,043 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,030 miles

interior mirror missing

main beam doesn't flash

Fail 16 Oct 2017 45,030 miles

interior mirror missing

main beam doesn't flash

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 45,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working remains on constantly (1.4.A.2c)

interior mirror missing

main beam flash not working

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,957 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,957 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,532 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,532 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,416 miles

oil leak & level slightly low

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,252 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,082 miles

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

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

rear screen cracked & scuff mark on windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2009 41,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

rear screen cracked & scuff mark on windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,225 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 38,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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D130 OSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 D130 OSL, 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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D130 OSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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