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KHM 73W

1981 Mercedes-benz 300

Beige Diesel 3005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

368,276 mi
Last recorded368,276 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 300172,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHM 73W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,005cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 368,276 miles

nearside floor slight corrosion

slight suspension fluid seepage on pipe under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2019 364,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracking inner wall

Nearside centre floor corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front inner wings heavily corroded and welded and undersealed

prop shaft centre bearing in very bad condition

underbody has been heavily welded and undersealed

underbody showing corrosion everywhere

Fail 19 Apr 2019 364,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to bad earth (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box rubber mountings not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing near shock mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing also holded and verious parts under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear number plate lamps dim

Windscreen wiper blade defective will not turn off when head lamp and hazzards are on due too bad earth on N/S head lamp (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 357,698 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside inner wing is corroded in 2 places

Fail 21 Dec 2017 357,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing,top shock mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and floor. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Has water inside lamp effecting output and image. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing, top shock mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Has water inside lamp effecting output and image. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mounting in centre of vehicle. (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Whole of vehicle has corrosion and a number of poor repairs. (6.1.B.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened All pipes. (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Oil leak Rear diff area. ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 346,657 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 346,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking Front injector pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 338,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 330,188 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 330,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 329,986 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 323,994 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear sill corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2013 323,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2011 317,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 317,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 312,120 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 312,120 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 306,050 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension low

Fail 30 Nov 2009 306,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 306,049 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 299,440 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 299,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 292,409 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 292,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 286,357 miles

slight movement nearside steering idler bush

Fail 17 Nov 2006 286,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement nearside steering idler bush

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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KHM 73W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300 in Beige with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 172,105 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 KHM 73W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KHM 73W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 2 July 1981.

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