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D16 TLC

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,981 mi
Last recorded113,981 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 113,981 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under vehicle near rear passenger seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear end under passenger floors and by rear transmission area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar / arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure drivers seat belt (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar / arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected By fuel lines and by exhaust and near gearbox n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front sub frame corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear arch area Strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear arch area Strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear sub frame corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap perished/cracking slightly

general under body corroded and suspension components strong advise

Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,977 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,200 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,599 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,195 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,332 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 86,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,440 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 75,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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D16 TLC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D16 TLC, 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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D16 TLC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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