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BIG 8480

1990 Mercedes-benz Unknown

Brown Diesel 5955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,169 mi
Last recorded114,169 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8480
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 114,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,543 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 110,543 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,340 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,314 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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BIG 8480 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Unknown in Brown with a 5,955cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 8480 registered?

BIG 8480 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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The MOT history for BIG 8480 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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