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A736 SBV

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,190 mi
Last recorded205,190 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA736 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 205,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 205,171 miles

genaral rust under car oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 205,169 miles

Oil leak

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

general rust under the vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2007 205,076 miles

all welding under sealed cant chack welding r/t

Fail 4 Oct 2007 205,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 204,116 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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A736 SBV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A736 SBV, 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 A736 SBV registered?

A736 SBV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 December 1984.

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The MOT history for A736 SBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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