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A885 RYC

1984 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,943 mi
Last recorded5,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 300134,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA885 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 5,943 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 5,940 miles

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 5,743 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 5,704 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

heavy surface corrosion close to both rear shock absorber mountings

steering drag link appears to be bent but still serviceable

Pass 24 Nov 2008 5,421 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 5,418 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front spheres leaking

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 12 Jul 2007 3,857 miles

slight play in steering box

tailpipe condition poor

Pass 11 May 2006 1,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tractor joint seal leaking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tractor joint seal leaking

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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A885 RYC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A885 RYC, 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 A885 RYC registered?

A885 RYC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 January 1984.

Is A885 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A885 RYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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