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M196 ANV

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,831 mi
Last recorded159,831 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 159,831 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 156,835 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 18 Nov 2021 156,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

both front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,982 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil residue at front and rear diffs. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight pulling felt under braking.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 151,127 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded .

Severe engine oil leaks .

Fail 16 Nov 2019 151,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded .

Severe engine oil leaks .

Pass 7 Nov 2018 143,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2017 134,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in the windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,612 miles

srs light does not illuminate

Fail 8 Oct 2015 125,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 116,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

front discs poor

Pass 23 Apr 2013 114,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,662 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 107,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 103,200 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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M196 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 117,281 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 M196 ANV, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M196 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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