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CLR 952Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,248 mi
Last recorded207,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLR 952Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 207,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 207,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 197,791 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 197,791 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 184,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 183,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 180,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 179,310 miles

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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CLR 952Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLR 952Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLR 952Y registered?

CLR 952Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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