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B20 PLS

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,738 mi
Last recorded197,738 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 PLS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 197,738 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 197,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B20 PLS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B20 PLS, 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 B20 PLS registered?

B20 PLS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B20 PLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 PLS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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