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Mercedes-benz 300 - 1993

265.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1993 is 301.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz 300, model year 1993. Sample size: 226 cars, 425 tests and 1,129 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 226 cars

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 has an overall defect rate of 266 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 12% lower than the average for its year. It shows significant improvement in categories such as Visibility, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, where it has notably lower defect rates compared to the average car. However, it performs worse in Steering, with a defect rate of 40% compared to the average of 31%. Mileage-related trends indicate that the vehicle experiences a higher defect rate in lower mileage ranges, especially in the 0–31,000 miles category, where it stands out with 600 defects per 100 vehicles. Overall, while it has strengths in certain areas, steering issues may be a concern for potential buyers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 226 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz 300

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 6.7% worse
123.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 116.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▼ 27.8% worse
39.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 30.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 35.0% better
16.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.7% better
52.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 9.1% worse
207.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 189.9 / 100 tests
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 44.9% better
44.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 81.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 85.5% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 31.7% better
44.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.4 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 600 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28

Serious faults (Top 10)

A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 7