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L306 PGX

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,985 mi
Last recorded188,985 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 188,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front indicator lens incomplete

Fail 14 Dec 2010 188,984 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front indicator lens incomplete

Pass 10 Dec 2009 175,364 miles

corrosion o/s rear inner wing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 175,364 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

corrosion o/s rear inner wing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 160,387 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 160,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 144,413 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 144,413 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise from o/s front lower swivel

wiper rubber in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2007 132,890 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 127,753 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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L306 PGX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L306 PGX, 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 L306 PGX registered?

L306 PGX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L306 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L306 PGX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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