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M458 KPR

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 KPR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 54,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,451 miles

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

offside front swivel leaking slightly

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

rear shock covers corroded

slight play offside front king pin bearings

steering damper bush worn

Fail 20 Jun 2014 48,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside front swivel leaking slightly

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

rear shock covers corroded

slight play offside front king pin bearings

steering damper bush worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,763 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,384 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,983 miles

corrossion around o/s/r chassis leg (near top of spring).

corrossion to rear of chassis

Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrossion around o/s/r chassis leg (near top of spring).

corrossion to rear of chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 2,953 miles

chip and crack in front windscreen

corrossion on chassis in front of rear springs on both sides

front number plate deterioated

Fail 17 Mar 2008 2,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

chip and crack in front windscreen

corrossion on chassis in front of rear springs on both sides

free play in n/s/f track rod end.

front number plate deterioated

Pass 16 Mar 2006 211,935 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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M458 KPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 132,932 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 M458 KPR, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M458 KPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 8 April 1995.

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