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H711 DMY

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,751 mi
Last recorded236,751 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH711 DMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 236,751 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Deterioation To Steering Link Dust Cover

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/ S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Play in Steering Idler

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 236,517 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to centre exhaust box outer skin

Cracking to fuel cap seal

Deterioration to steering link dust cover

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play to steering idler

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 236,517 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to centre exhaust box outer skin

Cracking to fuel cap seal

Deterioration to steering link dust cover

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play to steering idler

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 235,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play to steering idler

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Damage to light unit

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Badly corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 235,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rust to near side inner wing

rust to off side front wing

under panels fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 233,272 miles

Corrosion to OSF wheel arch

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2016 233,272 miles

Corrosion to OSF wheel arch

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 230,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 228,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 224,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 221,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside rear tyre has a small cut deep enough to reach the cords

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 221,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre has a small cut deep enough to reach the cords

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 219,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 219,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 211,128 miles

slight corrosion on front suspension mounts

slight corrosion on nearside front metal brake pipe

Pass 8 Feb 2010 207,802 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 200,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 194,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 191,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 187,206 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

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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H711 DMY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H711 DMY, 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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H711 DMY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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