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L30 OGB

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Purple Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,110 mi
Last recorded169,110 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 OGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 169,110 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 167,238 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 167,221 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 164,979 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 164,978 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 162,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,290 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 158,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 154,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 151,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 142,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 141,799 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 140,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 135,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 131,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,183 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 107,155 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 106,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 104,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 103,965 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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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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L30 OGB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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