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J473 UPA

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,209 mi
Last recorded173,209 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 173,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both head lamps slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 173,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both head lamps slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 172,690 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 172,690 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 172,087 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 172,065 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 171,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 171,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 170,271 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 170,271 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 169,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 166,775 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 163,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 163,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 159,599 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Transmission cooler pipes leaking on nearside

Pass 4 Feb 2013 159,599 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Transmission cooler pipes leaking on nearside

Pass 24 Jan 2012 155,520 miles

Nearside front tyre on outer edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 155,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Nearside front tyre on outer edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 150,912 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 146,768 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine has missfire

Pass 5 Jan 2009 144,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 140,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2006 133,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

possible fluid leak from steering box

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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J473 UPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 117,281 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 J473 UPA, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J473 UPA registered?

J473 UPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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