MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
OSF wishbone adjuster not fitted in right position
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front plate cracked
fuel lines hanging down
rear wiper blade split
slight smear from wipers , both front tyres worn badly on both edges , exhaust system cororded , exhaust rear joint no holding centre section , front number plate cracked , rear brake discs worn
washer bottle light on , brake fluid level low , oil light on dash , dents/scratches to various body panels , engine under tray insecure , suspension pipes heavily corroded , front brake disc worn front brake pads worn very
n/s/f of bumper not fully secure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
slight smear from wipers , both front tyres worn badly on both edges , exhaust system cororded , exhaust rear joint no holding centre section , front number plate cracked , rear brake discs worn
washer bottle light on , brake fluid level low , oil light on dash , dents/scratches to various body panels , engine under tray insecure , suspension pipes heavily corroded , front brake disc worn front brake pads worn very
n/s/f of bumper not fully secure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
slight play in both front lower balljoints
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
engine under cover hanging down
slight play in both front lower balljoints
6th and 7th rear seat belts not tested as seats not available
can not see brake pads on front or rear to test for remaining material
n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode
o/s/f tyre close to limit
rear exhaust pipe poorley repaired
rear suspension pipes heavily corroded but not yet leaking
recent accident repairs on n/s/f
some play on steering system - generall wear and tear - no individual failures
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
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A3 PDW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 132,334 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 A3 PDW, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A3 PDW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is A3 PDW safe to buy?
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