MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,757 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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VPP 531W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 VPP 531W, 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.
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What year was VPP 531W registered?
VPP 531W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 26 June 1981.
Is VPP 531W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPP 531W shows 4 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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