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A167 PNC

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,523 mi
Last recorded164,523 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA167 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 164,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 163,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 160,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 148,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 146,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 142,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 136,350 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 136,350 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,870 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

propshaft doughnut perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft centre rubber worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper 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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft centre rubber worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 128,053 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 126,824 miles

Comment near side front tyre deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 126,778 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Comment near side front tyre deteriorated.

Comment rear tyres deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 125,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 123,785 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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A167 PNC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A167 PNC, 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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A167 PNC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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