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A1 RVW

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,354 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,035 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 84,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,256 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 83,256 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,662 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,523 miles

front prop shaft doughnut bush worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,965 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,792 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 77,792 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,434 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 73,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 71,473 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,601 miles

brake hose ferrules rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

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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A1 RVW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A1 RVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A1 RVW?

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What year was A1 RVW registered?

A1 RVW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 November 1986.

Is A1 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 RVW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A1 RVW have outstanding finance?

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