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H180 AKL

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,375 mi
Last recorded38,375 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 AKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 36,611 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 35,047 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 32,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 31,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,611 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,818 miles

advise child seat fitted rear seat , unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

advise front wiper rubber starting to split

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise near side rear jacking point block missing

advise suspension and exhaust components corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise all coil springs corroding

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise near side rear jacking point block missing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 24,645 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise all coil springs corroding

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise near side rear jacking point block missing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,522 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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H180 AKL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H180 AKL, 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 H180 AKL registered?

H180 AKL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H180 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H180 AKL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H180 AKL have outstanding finance?

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