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BBW 525Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,670 mi
Last recorded166,670 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 525Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 166,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 166,670 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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BBW 525Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BBW 525Y, 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 BBW 525Y registered?

BBW 525Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BBW 525Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBW 525Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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