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A18 JSP

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,255 mi
Last recorded28,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JSP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 23,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 18,514 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake reserver travel

Fail 1 Oct 2018 13,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake reserver travel

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 8,282 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 3,618 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 3,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 74,181 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,845 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2010 67,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 64,284 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A18 JSP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A18 JSP, 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 A18 JSP registered?

A18 JSP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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