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A16 SKD

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

162,267 mi
Last recorded162,267 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SKD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 162,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 162,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 162,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 162,073 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, Upper and Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 161,918 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 161,766 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 161,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 161,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 161,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 161,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 161,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 161,224 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 160,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 160,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 159,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 157,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 157,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 155,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A16 SKD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A16 SKD, 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 A16 SKD registered?

A16 SKD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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