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BLR 829B

1964 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Silver Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLR 829B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1964
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 71,759 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 71,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,643 miles

emissions -visual test

seatbelts not required

Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,643 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emissions -visual test

seatbelts not required

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,379 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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BLR 829B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Silver with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLR 829B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BLR 829B?

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What year was BLR 829B registered?

BLR 829B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 11 September 1964.

Is BLR 829B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLR 829B shows 6 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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