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A192 VAB

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,781 mi
Last recorded108,781 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA192 VAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 108,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,938 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,830 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 106,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,996 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2006 101,295 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 101,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

steering box damp

Pass 21 Jul 2005 97,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f side light weak

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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A192 VAB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A192 VAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A192 VAB registered?

A192 VAB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A192 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A192 VAB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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