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JDS 154J

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,482 mi
Last recorded77,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 154J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,157 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded at the very rear

front cross member corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,573 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,556 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floorpan corroded

rear brake fuel and suspension pipes covered in grease, unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floorpan corroded

rear brake fuel and suspension pipes covered in grease, unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 70,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

corrosion to nearside offside front and rear hydralic suspention units and pipe work

exhaust resting on rear antiroll bar

fuel tank corroded

oil leak steering box

one of fuel pump / filter mountings insecure

play in nearside offside front lower suspention joints

play in offside rear hub

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,336 miles

unable to check rear discs +pads properly

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,918 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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JDS 154J is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JDS 154J, 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 JDS 154J registered?

JDS 154J is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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