1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · A856 TBW
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 1983. Recorded mileage 175,084 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A856 TBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 175,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A856 TBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 (A856 TBW) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))”.
A856 TBW Mileage History
- 17/08/2022174,099 mi
- 19/08/2022174,099 mi
- 22/08/2023175,084 mi+985 mi
- 23/08/2023175,084 mi
Average of roughly 969 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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