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OIL 9655

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,301 mi
Last recorded46,301 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9655
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,017 miles

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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OIL 9655 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OIL 9655, 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 OIL 9655 registered?

OIL 9655 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OIL 9655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 9655 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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