MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,557 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
slight blow at manifold.
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
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
early corrosion to both front chasis rails
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.
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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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9140 AW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 October 1986.
Is 9140 AW safe to buy?
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