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LSA 263W

1980 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 3005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,571 mi
Last recorded69,571 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 300133,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSA 263W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,005cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 69,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,128 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,609 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,283 miles

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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LSA 263W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LSA 263W, 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 LSA 263W registered?

LSA 263W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is LSA 263W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSA 263W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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