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PYY 310K

1972 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 30049,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 310K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 72,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,049 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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PYY 310K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PYY 310K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYY 310K registered?

PYY 310K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is PYY 310K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 310K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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