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A18 JMW

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

260,046 mi
Last recorded260,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JMW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 260,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2025 260,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 255,225 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Underside covered in sealant

Fail 18 Jun 2024 255,219 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded within seat belt mount. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded within seat belt mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded by tow eye (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted.

Underside has some sealant

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 250,059 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2023 250,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2022 244,881 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2022 244,879 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 240,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 235,999 miles

ALL suspension bushes perrished

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2020 235,998 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension bushes perrished

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 231,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2019 231,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 224,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner track rod

Pass 24 Jul 2017 216,852 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Rear hub slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2016 209,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front track rod end boot damaged no ingress

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

rear diff damp

sill kit fitted

underside under silled corroding around offside rear drain hole

Pass 16 Jul 2015 203,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 203,105 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 199,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 185,146 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside front wing

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2013 185,146 miles

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside front wing

Pass 24 Dec 2011 183,481 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Dec 2011 183,477 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 174,099 miles

battery insecure

rear no. plate light housing broken

Fail 18 Oct 2010 174,086 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

rear no. plate light housing broken

Pass 17 Oct 2009 152,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 150,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 150,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 145,546 miles

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

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

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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A18 JMW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A18 JMW, 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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A18 JMW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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