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H962 BUU

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,332 mi
Last recorded155,332 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH962 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 155,332 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 155,332 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 151,718 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 149,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 148,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 146,871 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 144,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 142,468 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 137,235 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,554 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,949 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 129,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 128,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 126,036 miles

slight corrossion to offside front wheel arch

steering box damp but no leak found under pressure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 121,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 118,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 118,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 113,830 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 108,842 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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H962 BUU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H962 BUU, 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 H962 BUU registered?

H962 BUU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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