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571 HDM

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration571 HDM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,566 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,938 miles

Nearside Front brake discs rusty

Offside Front brake discs rusty

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,726 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 74,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 74,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,373 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 74,373 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,175 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,175 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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571 HDM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 153,691 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 571 HDM, 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 43 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 571 HDM registered?

571 HDM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 18 May 1983.

Is 571 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 571 HDM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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