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J396 CYN

1971 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,509 mi
Last recorded208,509 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 30074,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 CYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 208,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 198,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 186,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 172,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 158,485 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 158,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 142,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,075 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket damaged.

front wiper smearing

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 Aug 2011 102,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket damaged.

front wiper smearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2010 100,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,977 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,998 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,046 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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J396 CYN is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 74,664 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 J396 CYN, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J396 CYN registered?

J396 CYN is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is J396 CYN safe to buy?

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