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A15 HOB

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,810 mi
Last recorded80,810 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,810 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 80,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front flexi-hose ferules sligtly corroded. †rear flexi-hose ferules slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,471 miles

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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A15 HOB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A15 HOB, 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 A15 HOB registered?

A15 HOB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 12 April 1984.

Is A15 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 HOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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