MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front bumper slightly corroded
nearside and offside sills slightly corroded
rear bumper slightly corroded
rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front bumper slightly corroded
nearside and offside sills slightly corroded
rear bumper slightly corroded
rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
B/Fluid level at rsevior abit low
Front and rear bumpers abit corroded
Rear exhaust silencer abit corroded along seam
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
B/Fluid level at rsevior abit low
Front and rear bumpers abit corroded
Rear exhaust silencer abit corroded along seam
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s front tyre worn inner
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
off side rear parking brake noisy
slight corrosion of near side and off side rear wheel arches
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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680 ABP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 100,452 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 680 ABP, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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680 ABP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 February 1986.
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