MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion o/s rear wheel arch
slight corrosion to o/s front chassis
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded that goes into this three way join central rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leek
rear pads worn
oil leek
rear pads worn
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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A1 XYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 100,452 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 A1 XYO, 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 40 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 A1 XYO registered?
A1 XYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 August 1986.
Is A1 XYO safe to buy?
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