MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside and offside front inner wing areas corroded but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front corrosion starting on wing
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion on both front / rear springs
corrosion on rear axle sub assy
grease on brake pipes
Nearside Front Outer wing starting to corrod
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
rear crossmember starting to corrod
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L30 OGB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Purple with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 L30 OGB, 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 L30 OGB registered?
L30 OGB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1994.
Is L30 OGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L30 OGB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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