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P213 OKP

1996 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,860 mi
Last recorded194,860 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 300124,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 OKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 194,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 187,759 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 187,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 182,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front - centre joint (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 182,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded marked pipe at front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded other marked pipe at front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at front of offside front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front - centre joint (7.1.2)

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

metal clutch fluid pipe corroded at front cross member

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 177,198 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 177,198 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

minor exhaust leak

offside rear shock absorber seized and bent out of shape

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,208 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 172,206 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering damper bush worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 167,902 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 167,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 161,548 miles

Advise,exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 161,540 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise,exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,994 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Feb 2011 153,994 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Feb 2010 148,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 148,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 142,913 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 142,913 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 136,968 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 128,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 125,187 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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P213 OKP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 124,185 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 P213 OKP, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P213 OKP registered?

P213 OKP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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