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B13 JBB

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,204 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,862 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,505 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 57,505 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,050 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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B13 JBB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 B13 JBB, 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 37 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 B13 JBB registered?

B13 JBB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is B13 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 JBB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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