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B2 KJG

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,158 mi
Last recorded111,158 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 KJG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 111,158 miles

Rear Differential leak

Pass 26 Jun 2021 111,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 111,134 miles

front and rear discs rusty

rear diff leaking

slight wear nearside bottom ball joint

Fail 19 May 2020 111,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear discs rusty

rear diff leaking

slight wear nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,139 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 111,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 111,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 116,437 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 110,437 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 109,521 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 109,375 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 108,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 108,852 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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B2 KJG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B2 KJG, 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 B2 KJG registered?

B2 KJG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 June 1991.

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