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L923 JJO

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,558 mi
Last recorded195,558 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 195,558 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 188,749 miles

rear coil spring corroded

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2010 188,749 miles

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

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

rear coil spring corroded

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 182,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 174,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 168,451 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 168,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 156,762 miles

front no plate cracked

windscreen chipped

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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L923 JJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L923 JJO, 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 L923 JJO registered?

L923 JJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L923 JJO safe to buy?

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