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J261 JWP

2003 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 300102,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 97,149 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due too exhaust system leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the full system is leaking through corroded parts of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure All rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water in lens affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,726 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,726 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 83,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,895 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 78,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear. front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 78,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear. front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 76,856 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,552 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 76,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,680 miles

nearside front shocker dust cover deteriorated

offside front shocker dust cover deteriorated

windscreen delaminating around the edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in underseal

tracking adjustment rods showing signs of heat applied

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,224 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes coated in underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tracking adjustment rods showing signs of heat applied

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,561 miles

both pipes front to rear at offside corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 61,561 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both pipes front to rear at offside corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 58,990 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 58,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,311 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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J261 JWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,604 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 J261 JWP, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J261 JWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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