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POV 31Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,570 mi
Last recorded204,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 300125,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOV 31Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 204,570 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 204,568 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 202,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 201,066 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 200,457 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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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

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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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