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L649 MEP

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 MEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,113 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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L649 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L649 MEP, 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 L649 MEP registered?

L649 MEP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L649 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L649 MEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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