MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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UJN 542V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UJN 542V, 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 UJN 542V registered?
UJN 542V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is UJN 542V safe to buy?
The MOT history for UJN 542V shows 8 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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