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EJB 859K

1971 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,609 mi
Last recorded47,609 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 30074,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJB 859K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,609 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front trunion has slight play

steering shaft coupling has slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front trunion has slight play

steering shaft coupling has slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering shaft coupling has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor corroding at edges

nearside main beam dim

Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,536 miles

nearside front stub axle slight lift

nearside handbrake effort low

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,129 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

off side top trunion has slight play in swivel

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

off side top trunion has slight play in swivel

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,079 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,784 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,784 miles

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EJB 859K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 74,664 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 EJB 859K, 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 55 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 EJB 859K registered?

EJB 859K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 September 1971.

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