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PGT 953Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,488 mi
Last recorded102,488 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 953Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,852 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,763 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,784 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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PGT 953Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGT 953Y, 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 PGT 953Y?

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What year was PGT 953Y registered?

PGT 953Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PGT 953Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 953Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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