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42 DJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,617 mi
Last recorded119,617 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 DJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,617 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,081 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 118,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 117,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 108,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,828 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,472 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 100,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,814 miles

Nearside swivel seal weeping.

Offside and nearside steering track rod ball joint gaiters split.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in nearside steering drag link ball joint.

Various rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 97,210 miles

Slight play in nearside steering drag link joint.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,066 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 95,255 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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42 DJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 42 DJ, 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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42 DJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is 42 DJ safe to buy?

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