MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,789 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
front brake hose ferrals corroded
offside front floor corroded hole
offside rear outer cv boot insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper of inner arch by upper shock attachment (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper of inner arch by upper shock attachment (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
front brake hose ferrals corroded
offside front floor corroded hole
offside rear outer cv boot insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
N/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge
N/S/Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front and n/s/r tyres low inner edges
slight leak rear suspension valve
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
smoke on tickover
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrossion in n/s/f inner wing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
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A797 WAV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 A797 WAV, 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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A797 WAV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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