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A622 FPF

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Beige Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,777 mi
Last recorded168,777 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA622 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 168,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 168,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 167,761 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise hand brake cables soon (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

car is heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2019 167,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

car is heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Apr 2017 167,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 167,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 165,193 miles

All rear drive shaft cv gaters heavily deteriorated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 162,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 161,169 miles

advise fuel pipe lightly coroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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

steering ball joint dust cover split

Pass 7 Jul 2009 159,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 158,744 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 158,729 miles

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

offside & nearside rear inner & outer constant velocity joint gaters heavily deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2007 153,208 miles

advise there is a 22% inbalance on the front service brakes when applied together

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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A622 FPF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Beige with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A622 FPF, 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 A622 FPF registered?

A622 FPF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A622 FPF safe to buy?

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