MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
slight play in steering box
tailpipe condition poor
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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