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BY55 BOY

2017 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY55 BOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 84,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,682 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 63,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,158 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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BY55 BOY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BY55 BOY, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BY55 BOY registered?

BY55 BOY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is BY55 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY55 BOY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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