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L798 RHK

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,331 mi
Last recorded139,331 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 RHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 134,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,358 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 120,522 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,915 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 97,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 92,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 81,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

os+nsf tracta seals

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,085 miles

nearside wing repeater weak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 57,635 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery isolator switch faulty

srs lamp on

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,635 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery isolator switch faulty

srs lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,200 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement offside rear hub

Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,779 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,776 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

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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L798 RHK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L798 RHK, 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 L798 RHK registered?

L798 RHK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L798 RHK safe to buy?

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