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G755 BGS

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,999 mi
Last recorded188,999 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG755 BGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 188,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 188,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 184,967 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner quarter (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2016 182,136 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner quarter (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2015 178,899 miles

Both rear tyres has a slight cut on the inner side wall

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 175,917 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidwalls

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 175,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidwalls

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 174,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 171,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 167,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 167,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 163,694 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 163,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all front anti roll bar bushes have play

Pass 28 Jun 2008 163,564 miles

advise n/s/f antiroll bar bush worn..

Fail 28 Jun 2008 163,564 miles

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

advise n/s/f antiroll bar bush worn..

Fail 1 Apr 2008 163,469 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 159,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 159,667 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 155,330 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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G755 BGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 G755 BGS, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G755 BGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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