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BJB 54T

1978 Mercedes-benz 300

Yellow Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

117,163 mi
Last recorded117,163 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 54T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2006 117,163 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise under body corrosion repairs and heavaly undersealed

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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BJB 54T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 300 in Yellow with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 BJB 54T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJB 54T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 November 1978.

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