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TXY 909

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXY 909
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 140,202 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,723 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 135,683 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,075 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 135,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 134,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 134,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,867 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 132,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,033 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 129,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 129,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 128,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 128,579 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 128,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 125,922 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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TXY 909 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TXY 909, 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

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What year was TXY 909 registered?

TXY 909 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is TXY 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXY 909 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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