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ExpiredMileage
368,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside floor slight corrosion
slight suspension fluid seepage on pipe under vehicle
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
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
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
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. ()
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
slight movement nearside steering idler bush
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight movement nearside steering idler bush
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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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