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BIG 8568

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,317 mi
Last recorded153,317 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8568
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 153,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 151,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 146,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges /cracking and perishing close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges / perishing close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fog light switch stiff

wipers slow

Pass 11 Jan 2022 143,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 140,899 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 132,048 miles

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

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

n/s centre inner body outrigger corroded not effecting strutual integrity

Fail 11 Mar 2019 132,046 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 132,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,570 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,698 miles

rear brakes not fully checked as brake drums are fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 124,923 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 124,923 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear section of exhaust close to end of life

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 122,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Feb 2012 119,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system very close to end of life

front brake discs corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 14 Feb 2011 117,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 117,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 113,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 111,788 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 108,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 104,712 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear restictor valve

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 104,712 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear restictor valve

Pass 22 Feb 2006 102,981 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 102,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BIG 8568 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BIG 8568, 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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BIG 8568 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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