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G943 FKC

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,076 mi
Last recorded144,076 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 FKC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,076 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 144,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 143,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 142,190 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 142,190 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1b)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 139,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 135,942 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 134,670 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 134,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 134,146 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 131,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 129,237 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 129,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 126,335 miles

CO weak

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 126,331 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CO weak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 123,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 123,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2005 121,034 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 121,034 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G943 FKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,146 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 G943 FKC, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G943 FKC registered?

G943 FKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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The MOT history for G943 FKC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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