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2 JCD

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,800 mi
Last recorded166,800 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 166,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 166,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 166,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 166,751 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 166,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 165,663 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 164,858 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 164,858 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 163,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 163,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 161,246 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 161,246 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 159,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front headlight chipped.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 159,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front headlight chipped.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 158,332 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jul 2008 158,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Jul 2007 156,634 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jul 2006 155,029 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 155,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 300 reliability report

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2 JCD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 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 2 JCD, 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 37 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 2 JCD registered?

2 JCD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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