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B8 KHM

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Maroon Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,353 mi
Last recorded114,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KHM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,353 miles

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion end of o\s inner & outer sill at the rear

Fail 29 Jul 2026 114,342 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion end of o\s inner & outer sill at the rear

Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,903 miles

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 May 2024 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,314 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 104,309 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 104,309 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice parking brake slightly travel high

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,642 miles

Oil leak

advice parking brake slightly travel

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,612 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 59,612 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 KHM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Maroon with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 132,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHM, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 KHM registered?

B8 KHM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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