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A4 CNF

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,823 mi
Last recorded132,823 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 CNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Unable to inspect brake pads and disc due to covers.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,150 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 132,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,514 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 131,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER END (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 130,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 129,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 128,966 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 128,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 127,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 124,915 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 122,746 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 120,585 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 120,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,147 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 115,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 113,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 110,740 miles

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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A4 CNF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A4 CNF, 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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A4 CNF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 October 1986.

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