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A513 KRN

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,813 mi
Last recorded246,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA513 KRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 246,813 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 246,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2016 240,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 240,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn on edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked.

Pass 14 May 2015 234,467 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front, nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 234,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front and offside rear and nearside rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2015 234,439 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyure side walls cracking

n/s/r arch badly corrodded

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2014 233,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 232,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 232,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 232,151 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 231,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 228,312 miles

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

filler neck corroded

o/s/r door damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2008 222,526 miles

filler neck corroded

o/s/r door damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 217,017 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 211,739 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 211,739 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 209,438 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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A513 KRN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 153,691 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 A513 KRN, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A513 KRN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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