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908 BLX

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,091 mi
Last recorded98,091 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration908 BLX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,070 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,007 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,761 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 93,593 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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908 BLX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 100,452 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 908 BLX, 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 40 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 908 BLX registered?

908 BLX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is 908 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 908 BLX shows 13 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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