MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rubber boot on offside bottom balljoint broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
O/S+N/S STEERING STOP SCREWS MISSING GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION-UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING O/S/R ROLL BAR LINK MISSING N/S/R SUSPENSION AREA WET? O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT O/S/ R BUMP STOP MISSING
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A196 UGO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 A196 UGO, 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 A196 UGO registered?
A196 UGO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A196 UGO safe to buy?
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