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WSF 53V

1980 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 300133,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSF 53V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,732 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,127 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2007 56,573 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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WSF 53V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSF 53V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSF 53V registered?

WSF 53V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 June 1980.

Is WSF 53V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSF 53V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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