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H553 URP

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,290 mi
Last recorded110,290 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear backing plates deteriorated

both rear brakes have slight fluctuation

slight bind to offside rear brake

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear backing plates deteriorated

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,228 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded formost (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember mount (6.1.B.2)

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

rear cv boot clips deteriorated

slight bind nearside front brake

slight oil leak

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,188 miles

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

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

undercarrage rusty and various components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 109,178 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

undercarrage rusty and various components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 107,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust deteriated

front and rear running gear and suspension components rusty

play in steering joints

undercarrage rusty in places

Fail 17 Oct 2013 106,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

undercarrage rusty in places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriated

front and rear running gear and suspension components rusty

play in steering joints

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,094 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted inside face

slight underbody corrosion

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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H553 URP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H553 URP, 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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H553 URP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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