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CBJ 514Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,820 mi
Last recorded72,820 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBJ 514Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,224 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

engine mountinds very worn recommend new

nocking noise coming when taking up drive

oil light on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,191 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 68,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,412 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front sphere/hub balls corroded recommend new

front to rear main brake pipe starting to corrode

h/lamp aims on higher limits

knock/rattle from steering shaft when steering rocked recommend further inspection

movement in sterring box when rocked just in tolerances

o/s/r back/plate damp recommend further inspection

oil light flashing on intermittantly

Fail 28 Oct 2008 66,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front sphere/hub balls corroded recommend new

front to rear main brake pipe starting to corrode

h/lamp aims on higher limits

knock/rattle from steering shaft when steering rocked recommend further insoection

movement in sterring box when rocked just in tolerances

oil light flashing on intermittantly

Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,021 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear axle difflock pipe corroded and pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f caliper brake pipes painted, unable to inspect

rear axle difflock pipe corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,803 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 58,661 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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CBJ 514Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CBJ 514Y, 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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CBJ 514Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 May 1983.

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