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43 DJ

1996 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 300124,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 DJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 153,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 152,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 151,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 148,208 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 146,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 144,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 138,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 132,288 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,240 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s/f hub seal's slight leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 124,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

front tyre's slight perishing

n/s & o/s/f hub seal's slight leak

Fail 23 Mar 2013 124,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 124,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 124,138 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 124,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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43 DJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 124,185 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 43 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 43 DJ registered?

43 DJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is 43 DJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 43 DJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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