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B647 TKV

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,781 mi
Last recorded43,781 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB647 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,781 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,781 miles

All front ball joint rubber boots split

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2011 41,968 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 41,943 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 41,831 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 41,831 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 41,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,300 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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B647 TKV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B647 TKV, 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 B647 TKV registered?

B647 TKV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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