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J363 AVO

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,190 mi
Last recorded70,190 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ363 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 70,190 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has some corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2022 69,976 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,676 miles

BACK BOX EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,514 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,277 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,092 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,016 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,521 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,212 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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J363 AVO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 132,932 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 J363 AVO, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J363 AVO registered?

J363 AVO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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