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A162 HGV

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,110 mi
Last recorded60,110 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 HGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,110 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 59,826 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2009 59,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,064 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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A162 HGV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A162 HGV, 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 A162 HGV registered?

A162 HGV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 February 1984.

Is A162 HGV safe to buy?

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