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639 CBH

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,901 mi
Last recorded105,901 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration639 CBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,901 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 105,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

nearside front steering drop arm idler has slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2022 105,457 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

nearside front steering drop arm idler has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,120 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 104,821 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top strut mounting / top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,289 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 95,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 87,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 86,727 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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639 CBH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 132,334 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 639 CBH, 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 35 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 639 CBH registered?

639 CBH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 4 April 1991.

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