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L348 FNP

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,344 mi
Last recorded97,344 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 FNP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,344 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 97,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s front & rear tyre valves perished

o/s/f strut gaiter loose

o/s/r strut sase damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 85,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transmission ()

o/s /r strut cover damaged

o/s/f strut gaiter loose

Fail 3 May 2018 85,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transmission ()

o/s /r strut cover damaged

o/s/f strut gaiter loose

Pass 26 May 2017 84,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,299 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 84,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 83,773 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,798 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 82,010 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 82,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,711 miles

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

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

Oil leak from O.S corner of head.

Squeeky O.S.R handbrake shoes.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,812 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front top mount rough in operation.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 78,400 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,139 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 78,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,823 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L348 FNP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L348 FNP, 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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L348 FNP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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