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BLU 425Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,410 mi
Last recorded108,410 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 425Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,410 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 108,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 107,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise chip in windscreen

advise exhaust system has slight blow

Pass 15 Nov 2012 107,978 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise exhaust system has slight blow

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,135 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 107,592 miles

rear no plate faded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 107,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 106,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 104,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 101,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side bonnet hinge broken

rear number plate slighty faded

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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BLU 425Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLU 425Y, 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 BLU 425Y registered?

BLU 425Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is BLU 425Y safe to buy?

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