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61 BS

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,716 mi
Last recorded161,716 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 BS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 161,716 miles

All coils springs corroded

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body sealant applied

Pass 15 Oct 2024 161,485 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components slight corrosion

under body black sealant

Pass 17 May 2023 161,085 miles

Entire underbody covered in black sealant

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 160,857 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 160,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,892 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2013 155,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 150,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all shocks have light misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2008 145,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 145,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 134,344 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 134,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

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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61 BS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,012 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 61 BS, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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61 BS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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