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B8 DJJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 75,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 75,049 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,831 miles

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 !!!!

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,767 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 74,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pipes covered ni grease making hard to inspect

exhaust corroded ????

rear pads getting close to wear limit ???

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,322 miles

brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect ???

exhaust slight corrosion ???

rear pads getting low ???

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,088 miles

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 ??

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,790 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 73,790 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,536 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSES OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,781 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 62,781 miles

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.

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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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.

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