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A210 REV

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,534 mi
Last recorded85,534 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA210 REV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 85,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,265 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,097 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,948 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,793 miles

Battery insecure

Body in corrosive condition

Fuel tank in corrosive condition

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front lower body panel in corrosive condition

Nearside front lower inner body panel slighty corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front lower inner body panel slighty corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Body in corrosive condition

Fuel tank in corrosive condition

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front lower body panel in corrosive condition

Nearside front lower inner body panel slighty corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front lower inner body panel slighty corroded

Slight movement in steering box

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 83,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,983 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,608 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 82,602 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,295 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 82,285 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,011 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

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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A210 REV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A210 REV, 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.

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What year was A210 REV registered?

A210 REV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A210 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A210 REV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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