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OBV 103X

1981 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,419 mi
Last recorded149,419 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 300172,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 103X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 149,419 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 149,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OBV 103X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 OBV 103X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OBV 103X?

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What year was OBV 103X registered?

OBV 103X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is OBV 103X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 103X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBV 103X have outstanding finance?

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