1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 3.0L Diesel · A801 GBA
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 386,090 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 300
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 386,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A801 GBA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 386,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A801 GBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 (A801 GBA) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
A801 GBA Mileage History
- 07/11/2022375,302 mi
- 10/11/2023385,975 mi+10,673 mi
- 20/11/2023386,090 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 10,429 miles per year across 3 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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