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A57 RNS

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,077 mi
Last recorded204,077 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA57 RNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 204,077 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 203,489 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 203,482 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead to inner wing and door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 202,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 202,419 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 202,415 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 199,284 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2012 195,531 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 195,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 193,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 193,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 189,117 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 189,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 187,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 179,492 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 179,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 171,678 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 13 Mar 2006 161,131 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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A57 RNS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream 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 A57 RNS, 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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What year was A57 RNS registered?

A57 RNS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A57 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A57 RNS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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