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UWF 882

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,626 mi
Last recorded132,626 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWF 882
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 132,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 132,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear outer cv boots are perrishing

large amounts of corrosion in both rear arches

oil leak

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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UWF 882 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWF 882, 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 37 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 UWF 882 registered?

UWF 882 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is UWF 882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWF 882 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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