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G974 ABY

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,978 mi
Last recorded182,978 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 182,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 181,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 180,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 178,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 176,553 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 173,136 miles

advise exhaust system

advise offside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 17 Nov 2011 171,045 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 168,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 166,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 163,506 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 155,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 149,559 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 149,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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G974 ABY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 G974 ABY, 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 G974 ABY registered?

G974 ABY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G974 ABY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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