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EMV 246T

1979 Mercedes-benz 300

Beige Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,646 mi
Last recorded180,646 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 30082,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 246T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 180,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 180,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 178,263 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 178,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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EMV 246T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 300 in Beige with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 82,650 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 EMV 246T, 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 47 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 EMV 246T registered?

EMV 246T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is EMV 246T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 246T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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