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B74 OMV

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,864 mi
Last recorded168,864 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB74 OMV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2025 168,864 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by axle mount and fuel lines (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm inner bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper control arm inner bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush very cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 166,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 166,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudflap (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 166,328 miles

Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE FRONT BIND (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached OFFSIDE FRONT ARB TOP ARM TO BODY BUSHES OUT OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid not visible BRAKE FLUID BELOW MINIMUM (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BOOTS BUSHES RUBBERS AND GATERS CRACKING AND PERISHING / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated WARNING LIGHT ON / LOW FLUID ? (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH BOOT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS BEING USED AS BOOT SPACE ()

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH PLATES IN POOR CONDITION (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / ALL TYRE ON OR NEAR TEN YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT WIPERS POOR (3.4 (b) (i))

THROTTLE PEDAL FOOT PLATE MISSING * DANGEROUS *

Pass 20 Mar 2019 159,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repair tape applied (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 159,279 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leg top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

throttle pedal pivot point broken

Pass 22 Dec 2016 159,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all over vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 157,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 155,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 153,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 150,174 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 150,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 146,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight lift to idler arm (offside)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 142,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 137,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 133,096 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stop mounting brakets corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 127,738 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 122,414 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 122,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 118,090 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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B74 OMV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B74 OMV, 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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B74 OMV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 20 March 1986.

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