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2156 VP

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,579 mi
Last recorded123,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2156 VP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,579 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 123,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,106 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 114,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,338 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,058 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,096 miles

Offside Front tyres slight peresced

Offside Front tyres slight peresceed

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre lower

Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,892 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,435 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 110,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 109,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 108,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 106,512 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 105,289 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 105,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 103,036 miles

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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2156 VP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 2156 VP, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2156 VP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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