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A684 VOL

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Gold Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA684 VOL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 117,778 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort on both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 117,771 miles

OSF & NSF Tyre Worn Inside Edge

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Nov 2010 117,771 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

OSF & NSF Tyre Worn Inside Edge

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 110,255 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 110,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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A684 VOL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Gold with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A684 VOL, 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 A684 VOL registered?

A684 VOL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A684 VOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A684 VOL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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