MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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FST 44X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FST 44X, 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 FST 44X registered?
FST 44X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 April 1982.
Is FST 44X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FST 44X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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