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A13 HVR

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,673 mi
Last recorded115,673 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 115,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,019 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 109,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 108,254 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 108,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,780 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 107,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,422 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 98,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,387 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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A13 HVR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 A13 HVR, 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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A13 HVR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 March 1986.

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