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SB60 UFL

2011 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 30093,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB60 UFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 160,647 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 160,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 159,749 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable outer at support (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at pipe to flexible pipe connection, damp (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside number plate bulb inoperative

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Feb 2024 150,970 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 150,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 145,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded, outer casing missing. (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 137,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded, outer casing missing. (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,632 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,707 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,618 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 110,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,856 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,856 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 21,106 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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SB60 UFL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 93,795 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 SB60 UFL, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SB60 UFL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 16 February 2011.

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