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JTL 397Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTL 397Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,848 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,254 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,544 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 41,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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JTL 397Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JTL 397Y, 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 JTL 397Y registered?

JTL 397Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is JTL 397Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTL 397Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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