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OTT 888B

1989 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,986 mi
Last recorded17,986 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Unknown193,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 888B
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 17,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 17,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 17,996 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 17,986 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 May 2023 17,986 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 17,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 17,986 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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OTT 888B is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 193,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTT 888B registered?

OTT 888B is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is OTT 888B safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTT 888B 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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