MOT Status
Mileage
261,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure
OSR Corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight brake bind nearside rear
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside engine mount seperated
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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YFJ 688X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 YFJ 688X, 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 YFJ 688X registered?
YFJ 688X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is YFJ 688X safe to buy?
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