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9140 AW

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,557 mi
Last recorded76,557 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9140 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 76,557 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 76,499 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,176 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,336 miles

slight blow at manifold.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 73,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper blades split

surface corrosion to bothy front chassis rails under bonnet noted

Fail 28 Jul 2008 72,130 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper blades split

surface corrosion to bothy front chassis rails under bonnet noted

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,660 miles

early corrosion to both front chasis rails

Fail 31 Aug 2006 69,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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9140 AW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 9140 AW, 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 9140 AW registered?

9140 AW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 October 1986.

Is 9140 AW safe to buy?

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