MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
whole body scabby with rust
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FLD 65T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FLD 65T, 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.
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What year was FLD 65T registered?
FLD 65T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 8 March 1979.
Is FLD 65T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FLD 65T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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