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H162 NRF

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,864 mi
Last recorded51,864 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 NRF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,864 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,054 miles

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

air filter box assembly missing.

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

both rear coil springs corroding.

engine oil leaks.

nearside front coil spring corroding.

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split and insecure

steering box leaking.

steering damper oil contaminated.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

covers over both door sills and can not see correctly

Fail 17 Oct 2006 48,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

covers over both door sills and can not see correctly

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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H162 NRF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H162 NRF, 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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What year was H162 NRF registered?

H162 NRF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is H162 NRF safe to buy?

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