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A757 TBW

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

388,315 mi
Last recorded388,315 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA757 TBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 388,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 388,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower o\s 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 384,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension arm bushes perishing

max imbalance to front brake readings

Pass 10 Jun 2022 379,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 370,184 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 360,265 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Slight surface corrosion on some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 352,996 miles

Exhaust corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 352,919 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear o/s and n/s gaiters deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 352,326 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 351,484 miles

both rear drive shaft gaitors surface cracks

Fail 27 Jan 2012 351,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear drive shaft gaitors surface cracks

Pass 7 Jul 2008 351,418 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 351,418 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A757 TBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A757 TBW, 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 A757 TBW registered?

A757 TBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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