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WBW 1H

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,028 mi
Last recorded101,028 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 1H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,640 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish on the outer side walls

Fail 1 Aug 2018 100,640 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish on the outer side walls

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,569 miles

All four tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,337 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 100,335 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,298 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 100,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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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WBW 1H is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WBW 1H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBW 1H registered?

WBW 1H is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is WBW 1H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBW 1H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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