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L173 HHV

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 HHV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,961 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,763 miles

offside and nearside drive shaft ball seals leaking badly

oil leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

offside and nearside drive shaft ball seals leaking badly

oil leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,877 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,876 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight play in rear nearside wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,774 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 103,774 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,601 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking to excess

Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,601 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front hub seal leaking to excess

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,309 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 79,406 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 79,406 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 73,933 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 May 2013 73,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,887 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,096 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,849 miles

Both front steering swivels slightly damp

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,629 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,388 miles

10mm chip in front screen zone 'A'.

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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L173 HHV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L173 HHV, 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 L173 HHV registered?

L173 HHV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L173 HHV safe to buy?

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