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B93 MCT

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,701 mi
Last recorded49,701 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB93 MCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisy but no play detected (2.2.2 (b))

body work is corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,480 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,476 miles

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

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,344 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,309 miles

Exhaust slightly leaking

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2017 49,309 miles

Exhaust slightly leaking

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2010 49,309 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 49,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 48,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,908 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 47,900 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,896 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 45,611 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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B93 MCT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B93 MCT, 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 B93 MCT registered?

B93 MCT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 2 May 1986.

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