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LBH 558Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,640 mi
Last recorded174,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBH 558Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 174,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 178,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 168,723 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 158,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 158,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 146,571 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 143,164 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 126,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 124,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 124,999 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LBH 558Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,998cc petrol 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 LBH 558Y, 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 LBH 558Y?

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What year was LBH 558Y registered?

LBH 558Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 November 1982.

Is LBH 558Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBH 558Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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