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APV 274Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,401 mi
Last recorded135,401 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPV 274Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 135,401 miles

rust all over

steering system has play

unable to fully view underside due to heavy covering

Fail 18 Sep 2014 135,401 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

steering system has play

unable to fully view underside due to heavy covering

Pass 7 Jun 2013 197,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2013 197,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 196,977 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 195,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 193,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 192,311 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 189,022 miles

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 189,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 177,343 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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APV 274Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 APV 274Y, 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 APV 274Y registered?

APV 274Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 18 October 1982.

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