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1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,044 mi
Last recorded173,044 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 LEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 173,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 172,389 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 171,755 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 170,611 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 170,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre deflated

Pass 23 Dec 2020 167,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 164,902 miles

Advise engine oil leek

Fail 5 Dec 2019 164,902 miles

Advise engine oil leek

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 161,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 161,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reverve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 159,088 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 155,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 151,989 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 151,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,728 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 144,369 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 144,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 141,016 miles

rear springs rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2012 141,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear springs rusty

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 137,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 132,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 128,525 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 123,808 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 118,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 112,928 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 112,926 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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10 LEG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,012 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 10 LEG, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 10 LEG registered?

10 LEG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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