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A154 KTA

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,883 mi
Last recorded92,883 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA154 KTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 92,883 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

limited reserve travel on parkbrake

Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,967 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 58,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A154 KTA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A154 KTA, 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 A154 KTA registered?

A154 KTA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A154 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A154 KTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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