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A19 TDV

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,354 mi
Last recorded177,354 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 177,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ball joints ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 176,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower minor play in bub bush

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

center prop shaft donut worn

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

oil leaks

wiper motor slow in operation

Fail 1 Feb 2021 176,800 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower minor play in bub bush

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

center prop shaft donut worn

hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

oil leaks

wiper motor slow in operation

Pass 13 Sep 2019 175,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in lower outer hub bush

oil leak(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2019 175,461 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight play in lower outer hub bush

oil leak(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2018 172,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 171,584 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 171,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

parking brake low%

Pass 31 Aug 2016 170,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 167,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 162,607 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 162,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 162,182 miles

hand just passed test at 20%

Pass 24 Mar 2011 161,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 161,019 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear hand brake cable outer casing very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 160,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear hand brake outer casing very rusty

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 9 Apr 2008 156,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 156,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 152,305 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 149,316 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A19 TDV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 A19 TDV, 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 37 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 A19 TDV registered?

A19 TDV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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