MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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POV 31Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 POV 31Y, 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 POV 31Y?
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What year was POV 31Y registered?
POV 31Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 September 1982.
Is POV 31Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for POV 31Y shows 5 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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