MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRESH UNDER SEAL
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FRESH UNDERSEAL
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
under vehicle excessively under sealed
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
under vehicle excessively under sealed
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
well under sealed
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GIL 8029 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Gold with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 GIL 8029, 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 GIL 8029?
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What year was GIL 8029 registered?
GIL 8029 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is GIL 8029 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GIL 8029 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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