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BAJ 488Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,786 mi
Last recorded31,786 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 300153,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAJ 488Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,795 miles

All brake lines slighly corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,004 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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BAJ 488Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BAJ 488Y, 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.

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What year was BAJ 488Y registered?

BAJ 488Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 27 May 1983.

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