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A573 BRM

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Beige Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,233 mi
Last recorded2,233 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA573 BRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 2,233 miles

Bottom of rear door rusty

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 2,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear damper top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear spring top mountings corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion inside tailgate both sides - not prescribed area

Corrosion to both front inner sills - not prescribed area

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fuel tank shield corroded

Tailgate corroded

Tailgate outer handle not working

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

Pass 26 May 2016 1,702 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fuel tank deflection shield corroded

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded. Non prescribed area

Residual oil around brake valve at nearside rear axle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate outer handle inoperative

Fail 9 May 2016 1,671 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket inner face (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre sidewall to tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust tail pip corroding

Fuel tank deflection shield heavily corroded

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding. Non prescribed area

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (2.6.2)

Residual oil around brake valve at nearside rear axle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Tail gate outer handle inoperative

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 143 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank deflection shield heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 143 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank deflection shield heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,950 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished

corrosion to offside front inner wing panel. Non structural

Fail 19 Feb 2014 98,927 miles

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

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres perished

corrosion to offside front inner wing panel. Non structural

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 30 Jan 2013 98,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,978 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 96,931 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both front and rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Nov 2010 95,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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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A573 BRM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Beige with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A573 BRM, 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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A573 BRM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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