MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OOU 857Y is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 82,650 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 OOU 857Y, 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 47 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 OOU 857Y registered?
OOU 857Y is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is OOU 857Y safe to buy?
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