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J188 UNA

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,676 mi
Last recorded187,676 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 UNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 187,676 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 187,676 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 178,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near reaer suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 164,349 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 164,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 154,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 146,215 miles

Exhaust damaged

Exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 146,215 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust damaged

Exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 140,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 137,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 133,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 128,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 118,231 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 118,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

L/H/Front Tyre Side Wall Damaged, Not Down To Cords.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 110,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 104,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,862 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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J188 UNA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J188 UNA, 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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What year was J188 UNA registered?

J188 UNA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J188 UNA safe to buy?

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