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A18 SOM

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 66,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,650 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,756 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 64,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,866 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 63,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 63,567 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,082 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 60,532 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 60,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,504 miles

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

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

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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A18 SOM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A18 SOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 SOM registered?

A18 SOM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A18 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SOM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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