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A742 PAE

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,552 mi
Last recorded198,552 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA742 PAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 198,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 198,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 198,184 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 198,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 196,603 miles

N/S/R tail lamp unit temporary repair.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 196,603 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 194,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 189,644 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 185,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 179,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 172,784 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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A742 PAE is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A742 PAE, 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 A742 PAE registered?

A742 PAE is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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