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827 JMJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,337 mi
Last recorded124,337 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration827 JMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 124,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 123,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 122,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 122,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 121,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,580 miles

drivers front side light dim

rear exaust fouling rear suspension

Fail 3 Dec 2012 114,569 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

drivers front side light dim

rear exaust fouling rear suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2010 113,932 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 111,190 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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827 JMJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 827 JMJ, 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 827 JMJ registered?

827 JMJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is 827 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 827 JMJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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