MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,994 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres are badly perished to the point that the cords will soon be exposed
beam images are blurred
front brakes are slightly binding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres are badly perished to the point that the cords will soon be exposed
beam images are blurred
front brakes are slightly binding
all four tyres badly perished
all four tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
all four tyres perished
all four tyres perished
rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
all four tyres perished
rear brake pads low
All tyre side walls perished
All tyre side walls perished
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All tyres slightly perished
Battery insecure
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight damage to windscreen caused by wipers
Coolant leak
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both rear and offside front brake hose ferruls slightly corroded
light scratching to nearside windscreen
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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A492 TPO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A492 TPO, 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 A492 TPO registered?
A492 TPO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A492 TPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A492 TPO shows 15 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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