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A562 DJM

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

304,018 mi
Last recorded304,018 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA562 DJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 304,018 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 304,018 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 297,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 297,642 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 296,646 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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A562 DJM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A562 DJM, 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 A562 DJM registered?

A562 DJM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A562 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A562 DJM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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