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6 UYS

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,976 mi
Last recorded144,976 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 UYS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,976 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,087 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,084 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 131,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 131,327 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 131,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box slightly corroded.slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine/g.box & rear diff have an oil leak

exhaust rear box bracket corroded/broken

exhaust rear box casing corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 124,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 119,598 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 115,845 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 113,611 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 107,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 102,650 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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6 UYS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6 UYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 6 UYS registered?

6 UYS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is 6 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 UYS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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