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H702 FPF

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

103,007 mi
Last recorded103,007 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH702 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2007 103,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 103,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 102,170 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 102,164 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 102,120 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2005 99,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2005 99,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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H702 FPF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H702 FPF, 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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What year was H702 FPF registered?

H702 FPF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H702 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H702 FPF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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