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B3 CPM

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,882 mi
Last recorded137,882 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 CPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2009 137,882 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2009 137,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 137,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,380 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 136,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 135,707 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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B3 CPM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B3 CPM, 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 B3 CPM registered?

B3 CPM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 January 1991.

Is B3 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 CPM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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