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FWD 856Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,839 mi
Last recorded30,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 856Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 30,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2006 307,940 miles

ADVISE,SLIGHT COROSION TO FRONT SKIRT NOT WITHIN MOUNTING AEREA

Fail 6 Jul 2006 307,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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FWD 856Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 FWD 856Y, 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

How do I check the history of FWD 856Y?

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What year was FWD 856Y registered?

FWD 856Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FWD 856Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 856Y shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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