MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
353,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside of vehicle heavily repaired & undersealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/f sill corroded but not perscribed area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
vehicle heavily welded & undersealed
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
vehicle heavily welded & undersealed
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all welding heavily undersealed prior to vehicle presentation
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
steering idler bushes have slight play
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A891 YOX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 A891 YOX, 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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A891 YOX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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