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HBB 33K

1972 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 6329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,566 mi
Last recorded51,566 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 30049,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBB 33K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,329cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,566 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,566 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,069 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 51,069 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 51,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HBB 33K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 6,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,618 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 HBB 33K, 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 54 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 HBB 33K registered?

HBB 33K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is HBB 33K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBB 33K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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