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B1 UKY

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,785 mi
Last recorded177,785 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 300134,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 UKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 177,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output chip in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 177,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering pivot linkage worn

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Dec 2024 177,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion hole in structure of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering pivot linkage worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight Play IN steering pivot linkage

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 177,785 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Slight Play IN steering pivot linkage

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 177,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 177,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 177,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering pivot point/pitman arm has small play

Pass 18 Dec 2019 177,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 177,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 174,816 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 174,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 172,505 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 172,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area around battery tray (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 169,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 168,091 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 166,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 164,262 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 162,272 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 160,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 159,348 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 157,846 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 157,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 156,183 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 154,719 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 152,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 149,544 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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B1 UKY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,146 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 B1 UKY, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B1 UKY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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