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AAA 24R

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,907 mi
Last recorded37,907 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 24R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 37,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,449 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 36,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,728 miles

Offside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,820 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,094 miles

235/40/18 tyres fitted to front and 265/35/18 fitted to rear

all wheel rims slightly damaged

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged and both rear tyres heavily cracked and close to legal limit

strong smell of petrol from rear of wehicle (recommend inspection)

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,364 miles

Near and offside rear tyre tread cracking recommend replacement

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,285 miles

Both rear tyre treads perished and cracking [replacement recommended]

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,187 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,420 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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AAA 24R is a 1991 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 94.7%.

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 AAA 24R, 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 AAA 24R registered?

AAA 24R is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is AAA 24R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 24R shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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