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M681 TDA

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 TDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 134,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 126,383 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2008 126,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2007 107,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 107,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 92,344 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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M681 TDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 132,932 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 M681 TDA, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M681 TDA registered?

M681 TDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 December 1995.

Is M681 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M681 TDA 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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