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B2 TRO

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,980 mi
Last recorded89,980 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 TRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat fore and aft intermittant

sills covered

wipers only working on high speed

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat fore and aft intermittant

sills covered

wipers only working on high speed

Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,980 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,980 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,982 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 89,980 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 89,980 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake piepes

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,980 miles

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,980 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 89,980 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 TRO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B2 TRO, 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 TRO registered?

B2 TRO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B2 TRO safe to buy?

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