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A533 RPX

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,740 mi
Last recorded154,740 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA533 RPX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Aug 2020 154,737 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,120 miles

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

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

general corrosion all areas

Fail 15 Aug 2019 152,120 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion all areas

Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,022 miles

Front play in both front axle bushes

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 145,978 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking diesel (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking leaking from steering box area (2.3.3b)

O/S/F Tyre poor condition wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Play in N/S/R axle front bushes.

Play in O/S/R axle front bushes.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,968 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

slight brake judder on rear

Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner and outer driveshaft gaitors split

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play at steering wheel,but not excessive

Fail 11 Feb 2016 127,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner and outer driveshaft gaitors split

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play at steering wheel,but not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2014 126,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr inner and outer cv boots split

Fail 5 Aug 2014 126,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr inner and outer cv boots split

Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery clamp missing but secure

nsr outer cv boot split

Fail 8 Jul 2013 123,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery clamp missing but secure

nsr outer cv boot split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Apr 2012 118,364 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 114,482 miles

nsr cv boot split/slight play in nsf steering idler arm

Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,482 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nsr cv boot split/slight play in nsf steering idler arm

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,503 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 107,503 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,465 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 100,453 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 100,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 100,359 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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A533 RPX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 A533 RPX, 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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A533 RPX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 March 1984.

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