MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,776 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Handbrake needs slight adjustment
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside rear light lens cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AVO 108Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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