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861 YRA

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,826 mi
Last recorded39,826 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration861 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 28,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,139 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 13,139 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 8,049 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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861 YRA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 132,334 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 861 YRA, 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 35 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 861 YRA registered?

861 YRA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 861 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 861 YRA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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