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6156 RU

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,106 mi
Last recorded113,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6156 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,106 miles

battery tray starting to corrode

front number plate in poor condishion

nsr inner sill starting to corrode

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slite titness to stearing from lock to lock

Fail 25 Jun 2012 113,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

slite play in stearing box

battery tray starting to corrode

exhaust rubbers perrished

front number plate in poor condishion

nsr inner sill starting to corrode

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perrish

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear roll bar links have slite play

Pass 20 Jul 2011 133,044 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,883 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 21 Jul 2010 112,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 7 Jun 2010 112,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,724 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 102,963 miles

Nearside Rear 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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6156 RU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 134,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6156 RU, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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6156 RU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 10 July 1984.

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