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8 VAL

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,775 mi
Last recorded66,775 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 66,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 65,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,923 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,120 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 26,228 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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8 VAL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,146 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 8 VAL, 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 36 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 8 VAL registered?

8 VAL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 23 November 1990.

Is 8 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 VAL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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