MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,049 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust corroded
Brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes covered in grease make hard to inspect !!!!
exhaust corroded !!!!
front undertray wet !!!!
o/s/f strut top mount slight split !!!!
oil leak !!!!
Both front lower ball joints have slight lift
Brake pipes heavily greased unable to asses fully
Coil springs corroded
Corrosion to most components underside but not considered excessive at time of test
Due to oil leak pipes/hoses underside are wet unable to asses fully advise further inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system and brackets corroded
Front wheel bearings have little play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front fog light inop
Oil leak
Steering arms have slight play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Welded repairs heavily undersealed unable asses fully if seam welded
Wiper blade worn but still clearing windscreen
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering arms have slight play
Both front lower ball joints have slight lift
Brake pipes heavily greased unable to asses fully
Coil springs corroded
Corrosion to most components underside but not considered excessive at time of test
Due to oil leak pipes/hoses underside are wet unable to asses fully advise further inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system and brackets corroded
Front wheel bearings have little play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front fog light inop
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wiper blade worn but still clearing windscreen
Nail in nearside front tyre
brake pipes covered ni grease making hard to inspect
exhaust corroded ????
rear pads getting close to wear limit ???
brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect ???
exhaust slight corrosion ???
rear pads getting low ???
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pipes heavily covered in grease not allow full inspection ???
rear pads close too limits ??
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
DIFICULT TO ASSES OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B8 DJJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 B8 DJJ, 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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B8 DJJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 September 1991.
Is B8 DJJ safe to buy?
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