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DKR 366Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,464 mi
Last recorded41,464 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKR 366Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,464 miles

Oil leak

lots of corrosion to all areas

Fail 2 Nov 2009 4,164 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

lots of corrosion to all areas

Pass 10 Nov 2008
Fail 3 Nov 2008

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 98,070 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 98,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 95,260 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 95,260 miles

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

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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DKR 366Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DKR 366Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKR 366Y registered?

DKR 366Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 16 November 1982.

Is DKR 366Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKR 366Y shows 8 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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