MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,768 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet prop inop
corrosion front valance but not structural
n/s/f tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to fail criteria
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet prop inop
corrosion front valance but not structural
n/s/f tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to fail criteria
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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HHZ 6853 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 133,137 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 HHZ 6853, 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 46 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 HHZ 6853 registered?
HHZ 6853 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is HHZ 6853 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HHZ 6853 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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