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A962 HLH

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,298 mi
Last recorded150,298 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA962 HLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2019 150,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 149,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 149,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 149,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 149,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate is slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2012 149,143 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 148,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 147,658 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A962 HLH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 153,691 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 A962 HLH, 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 43 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 A962 HLH registered?

A962 HLH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 December 1983.

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