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RGL 562Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Beige Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,274 mi
Last recorded168,274 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGL 562Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 168,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 164,181 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 164,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 159,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Fail 9 Mar 2021 159,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Pass 29 May 2019 155,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 155,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 149,221 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 143,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 140,649 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 140,641 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking along chassis (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 137,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 137,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 136,849 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 136,843 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,271 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust bracket bolt missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 118,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 107,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,573 miles

All front suspension bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyres perished

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

N/s/f tyre perished

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s and n/s rear cv boots perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 105,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2007 105,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2006 105,175 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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RGL 562Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Beige with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RGL 562Y, 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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RGL 562Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 12 November 1982.

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