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44 BFY

1996 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,383 mi
Last recorded181,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 300124,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 BFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 181,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 181,383 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 181,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 177,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box and front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 177,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt latch (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box and front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 177,121 miles

Slight oil leak from axles

Pass 14 Mar 2013 174,194 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 174,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 173,919 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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44 BFY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 124,185 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 44 BFY, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 44 BFY registered?

44 BFY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is 44 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 BFY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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