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L437 XBX

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,480 mi
Last recorded233,480 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 233,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 233,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

smoke level vapour on limits advise further attention

Fail 21 May 2009 233,457 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

smoke level vapour on limits advise further attention

Pass 18 May 2008 231,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2007 221,189 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 9 Feb 2006 209,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 209,413 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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L437 XBX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L437 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L437 XBX registered?

L437 XBX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L437 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L437 XBX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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