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1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,789 mi
Last recorded146,789 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration680 ABP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,789 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 144,893 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 143,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 143,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 140,222 miles

B/Fluid level at rsevior abit low

Front and rear bumpers abit corroded

Rear exhaust silencer abit corroded along seam

Fail 14 Feb 2008 140,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 134,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn inner

Pass 28 Feb 2006 129,991 miles

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.

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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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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