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BNZ 44

1991 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

179,882 mi
Last recorded179,882 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 300132,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 44
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 179,882 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 179,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 179,541 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 179,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 179,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 178,765 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 178,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 177,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 173,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 170,635 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 170,623 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 170,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 166,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 165,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 163,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine oil level low

slight play steering box

Fail 25 Oct 2010 163,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine oil level low

n/s front fog light inop

slight play steering box

Pass 13 Oct 2009 161,891 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front steering outer pivot joint, seal leaking slightly

fuel lines corroding

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 13 Oct 2009 161,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front steering outer pivot joint, seal leaking slightly

fuel lines corroding

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 30 Oct 2008 161,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 161,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

slight play in various front suspension/steering joints.

various small chips in windscreen zone a.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 159,615 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 159,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

alternator v belt cracking.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 159,600 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front axle swivel seals leaking slightly

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2006 154,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 154,788 miles

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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BNZ 44 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BNZ 44, 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 BNZ 44 registered?

BNZ 44 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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