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B16 LJX

1997 Mercedes Unknown

Brown Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,552 mi
Last recorded124,552 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LJX
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 124,552 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 123,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 122,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 122,450 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 121,104 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 121,078 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 119,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve x two (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 117,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing prs done (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve x two (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing prs done (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working prs done (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 116,719 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 116,719 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,711 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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B16 LJX is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in Brown with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 146,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 LJX registered?

B16 LJX is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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