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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch
slight corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch
o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded
o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rubber cracking/perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rubber cracking/perished
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
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A15 CJT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,572 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 A15 CJT, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A15 CJT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1987.
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