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A570 FPT

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,041 mi
Last recorded85,041 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA570 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arches rusted but not in prescribed area

Nearside outer sill going rusty

Offside Front Inner wing rusted but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear inner wheel arches rusted but not in prescribed area

Rear under panel going rusty but not in prescribed area

exhaust front pipe rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2016 85,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arches rusted but not in prescribed area

Nearside outer sill going rusty

Offside Front Inner wing rusted but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear inner wheel arches rusted but not in prescribed area

Rear under panel going rusty but not in prescribed area

exhaust front pipe rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 78,673 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering column shaft inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,878 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

both front brake discs rusty

greese leaking from both front swival joints

nearside inner and outer sills going rusty

nearside rear inner and outer corner of body rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,740 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs rusty

greese leaking from both front swival joints

nearside inner and outer sills going rusty

nearside rear inner and outer corner of body rusty

Fail 9 May 2012 60,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,551 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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A570 FPT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A570 FPT, 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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A570 FPT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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