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L1 XWX

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,399 mi
Last recorded174,399 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 XWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 174,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 171,924 miles

All four tyres perishing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear injector has a light misting of oil, possibly leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2023 170,796 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 167,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 163,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 161,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 160,341 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 160,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 155,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 151,512 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 151,509 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 142,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 139,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 132,287 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 130,026 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 130,026 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 127,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 127,785 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 125,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L1 XWX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L1 XWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L1 XWX registered?

L1 XWX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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