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B8 GLB

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,490 mi
Last recorded132,490 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,333 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 130,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti-roll bar end bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexi rubber coupling worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 129,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2022 129,012 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2021 128,517 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 128,517 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,452 miles

advise nearside front headlight washer not working

advise offside rear light lens broke around reversing light

Fail 3 Aug 2020 127,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

advise nearside front headlight washer not working

advise offside rear light lens broke around reversing light

Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,116 miles

advise damage to offside rear light lens reverse

advise slight dragging offside rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,126 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,638 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 125,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 124,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 122,308 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 119,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 119,105 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 GLB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GLB, 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 B8 GLB registered?

B8 GLB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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