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B91 XWW

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,357 mi
Last recorded67,357 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB91 XWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front number plate

advise surface corrosion throughout vehicle

advise welding to n/s/ sil and body mountain

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2006 67,357 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front number plate

advise surface corrosion throughout vehicle

battery insecure

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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B91 XWW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 153,691 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 B91 XWW, 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 43 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 B91 XWW registered?

B91 XWW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 March 1983.

Is B91 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B91 XWW 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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