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L68 MJS

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,763 mi
Last recorded124,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 MJS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,763 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear fuel pipes corroded !

Fail 31 May 2012 124,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear fuel pipes corroded !

Pass 27 Aug 2010 120,954 miles

corrosion to offside rear wing / sill panel ! advise attention !

Fail 26 Aug 2010 120,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside rear wing / sill panel ! advise attention !

Pass 24 Aug 2009 117,481 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes heavely corroded advise attention !

Fail 14 Aug 2009 117,481 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

front to rear fuel pipes heavely corroded advise attention !

Pass 15 Aug 2008 116,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 116,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 112,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 112,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 111,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L68 MJS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L68 MJS, 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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L68 MJS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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