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L249 SUG

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 SUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 100,251 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 100,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 95,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 95,279 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front adn n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2007 94,960 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play noted in rear hubs when lifted. † † † † †Thanx.

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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L249 SUG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L249 SUG, 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 L249 SUG registered?

L249 SUG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L249 SUG safe to buy?

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