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A864 OHG

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,457 mi
Last recorded29,457 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA864 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 29,457 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,750 miles

slight oil leak front axle

slight play in steering

Fail 19 May 2005 28,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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A864 OHG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A864 OHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A864 OHG registered?

A864 OHG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A864 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A864 OHG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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