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AVO 108Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,776 mi
Last recorded43,776 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 108Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,776 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside front fog lamp lense is broken

Slight corrosion around battery

Slight corrosion in both sills

Slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,759 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside front fog lamp lense is broken

Slight corrosion around battery

Slight corrosion in both sills

Slight corrosion in front to rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,544 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside front fog lamp glass is broken

Slight corrosion around battery

Slight corrosion in both sills

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,807 miles

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

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Corrosion around battery

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake needs slight attention

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,290 miles

Handbrake needs slight attention

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,290 miles

Handbrake needs slight attention

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,691 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 32,691 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,519 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,503 miles

Handbrake needs slight adjustment

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2006 26,484 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Handbrake on offside needs slight adjustment

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front joints slight play in pins

Offside rear light lens cracked

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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AVO 108Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AVO 108Y, 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 AVO 108Y registered?

AVO 108Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is AVO 108Y safe to buy?

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