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A900 UGO

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,834 mi
Last recorded100,834 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 UGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 100,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,476 miles

centre propshaft mounting rubber perished

Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,289 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 95,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,286 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,239 miles

Front body panels corroding

Nearside Front Upper body panel corroding around inner wing and top mount

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective securing devices deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear boot floor pans corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,239 miles

Front body panels corroding

Nearside Front Upper body panel corroding around inner wing and top mount

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective securing devices deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear boot floor pans corroding

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,219 miles

Front Lower body panels corroding

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four wheel arches corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,169 miles

Rear brake disc's corroding

all four wheel arches corroding

both sill's/ floor pans corroding

rear drive shaft gaiter's deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,968 miles

all four wheel arches are rusting

both rear inner cv gaitors are starting to crack

patch repair n/s middle under flooring

Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,968 miles

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

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

all four wheel arches are rusting

both rear inner cv gaitors are starting to crack

patch repair n/s middle under flooring

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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A900 UGO is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 125,714 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 A900 UGO, 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 44 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 A900 UGO registered?

A900 UGO is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is A900 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A900 UGO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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