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NHM 613X

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

240,153 mi
Last recorded240,153 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHM 613X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 240,153 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 240,153 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 240,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Heavy rust scale on front chassis ends

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 238,969 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 238,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount missing from rear box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 238,221 miles

No antislip on parking brake pedal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 238,219 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

No antislip on parking brake pedal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 235,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 235,061 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 233,051 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 229,360 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 229,306 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 226,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 226,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 223,745 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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NHM 613X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NHM 613X, 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 NHM 613X registered?

NHM 613X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is NHM 613X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHM 613X shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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