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A853 FDG

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Beige Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,199 mi
Last recorded185,199 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA853 FDG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 185,199 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 184,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 182,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

prop shaft bearing carrier has some free play

rear nearside and offside drive shaft's outer gaiters are deteriating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 178,697 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 173,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 172,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 172,905 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 171,979 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 171,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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A853 FDG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Beige with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A853 FDG, 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 A853 FDG registered?

A853 FDG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A853 FDG safe to buy?

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