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MGV 843V

1980 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

168,556 mi
Last recorded168,556 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 300133,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 843V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2015 168,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel well, anti roll bar prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill, suspension arm prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill, suspension arm prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Lower Cross member excessively corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main beam "tell tell" illuminates but very dim.

Nearside Rear Bumper corroded but does not adversely affect vehicle handling.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens broken. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 168,514 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

rear exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Pass 15 Dec 2014 165,997 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

n/s and o/s front sills corroded

o/s rear inner cv gaiter split

Fail 11 Dec 2014 165,997 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front sills corroded

o/s rear inner cv gaiter split

Pass 11 Dec 2013 163,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 163,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 160,548 miles

n/s/f outer sill/inner wheelarch corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

o/s/f outer sill corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

Fail 20 Dec 2012 160,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

n/s/f outer sill/inner wheelarch corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

o/s/f outer sill corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

Pass 23 Dec 2011 157,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 155,424 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 155,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 151,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 151,929 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 147,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight corrosion on front wings

Fail 12 Dec 2008 147,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight corrosion on front wings

Pass 14 Dec 2007 141,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 141,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 138,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 133,791 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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MGV 843V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MGV 843V, 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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MGV 843V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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