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YOD 219K

1971 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Petrol 6330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,932 mi
Last recorded7,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 30074,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 219K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,330cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 7,932 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 7,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 48,352 miles

front brake caliper lockplates not used-optional fitting

Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,001 miles

front brake caliper lock plates not used -not fitted to most vehicles

Fail 9 Jun 2012 48,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake caliper lock plates not used -not fitted to most vehicles

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,424 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,053 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

raer floors rusty

rear brake hose ferrules rusty fuel pipes rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,020 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all exhaust rubbers splitting

brake fluid low

corrosion rear floors

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 45,601 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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YOD 219K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 6,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 74,664 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 YOD 219K, 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 55 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 YOD 219K registered?

YOD 219K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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