MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was 6156 RU registered?
6156 RU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 10 July 1984.
Is 6156 RU safe to buy?
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