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J10 LJT

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

258,778 mi
Last recorded258,778 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 258,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps dim patten

Pass 18 Sep 2019 255,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 249,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 244,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 240,982 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 240,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 235,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 230,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 224,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 217,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 208,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 199,651 miles

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut

Pass 3 May 2009 189,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2008 179,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 161,910 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 128,344 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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J10 LJT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 128,155 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 J10 LJT, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J10 LJT registered?

J10 LJT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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