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A238 WHK

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

258,492 mi
Last recorded258,492 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA238 WHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 258,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 249,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 249,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 246,187 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower edge of windscreen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 240,921 miles

Lower edge of windscreen cracked.

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

Uneven wear on outer edges of front tyres.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 236,157 miles

Lower edge of windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2019 231,499 miles

lower edge of windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2018 225,134 miles

Crack lower edge of windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2017 218,421 miles

Crack along lower edge of windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2016 212,546 miles

windscreen cracked along lower edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 203,538 miles

Lower edge of windscreen cracked.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 198,040 miles

Registration plate missing at time of test vehicle not registered with DVLA

Fail 15 Dec 2014 198,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 198,036 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Car has no number plates but has not yet been reg with DVLA.

N/S/F Brake binding on slightly.

O/S/F Headlight surround insacure.

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

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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A238 WHK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A238 WHK, 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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A238 WHK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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