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B8 PNY

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

190,557 mi
Last recorded190,557 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 190,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 189,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 188,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 186,958 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 186,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 186,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 185,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 184,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 182,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 180,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 178,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 176,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 172,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 170,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

catalytic coverter heat shield corroded & loose

Pass 21 Nov 2012 167,686 miles

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F wing corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering box

Fail 31 Oct 2012 167,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 164,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 161,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 158,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 155,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 152,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 149,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 142,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 PNY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 PNY, 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 PNY registered?

B8 PNY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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