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H813 NSG

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Bronze Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,567 mi
Last recorded226,567 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH813 NSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 226,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 211,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

feul pipe damp possible leak

feul pipes rusty

front o/s top spring keeper rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2010 194,607 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

bodywork/front no.plate damaged/front/rear discs slight wear/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/sligt det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaustrusty/front/rear sub frame rusty/wear steerin g idler RECOMMEND REPLACED

Fail 10 Nov 2010 194,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

bodywork/front no.plate damaged/front/rear discs slight wear/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/sligt det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaustrusty/front/rear sub frame rusty/wear steerin g idler RECOMMEND REPLACED

Pass 18 Nov 2009 182,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 182,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 169,362 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 169,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 158,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 147,197 miles

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

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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H813 NSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Bronze with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 132,334 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 H813 NSG, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H813 NSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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