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A511 FLY

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,285 mi
Last recorded219,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 219,285 miles

1) O/S/F Inner brake pads close to wear limit.

2) Slight weeping of oil from O/S/F shock absorber.

3) Slight play in N/S/F Wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 214,133 miles

1) Intermitant fault with fog light illumination.

2) Front anti-roll bar bushes showing signs of wear.

3) Rear exhaust support rubber cracked and deteriorating.

4) Slight play in steering idler bush.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 209,883 miles

1) Front ant-roll bushes showing signs of wear .

2) Rear brake pads close to wear limit.

3) Slight play in steering idler box.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 200,000 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 199,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1) Nail in O/S Rear tyre.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 192,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 192,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A511 FLY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A511 FLY, 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 A511 FLY registered?

A511 FLY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A511 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A511 FLY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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