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F563 OEB

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,007 mi
Last recorded149,007 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF563 OEB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 146,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Nov 2008 144,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 141,862 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 141,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 139,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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F563 OEB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 F563 OEB, 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 37 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 F563 OEB registered?

F563 OEB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F563 OEB safe to buy?

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