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L956 BPV

1994 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 300117,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 BPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 117,285 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 117,277 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,455 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 100,455 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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L956 BPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L956 BPV, 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 L956 BPV registered?

L956 BPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L956 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L956 BPV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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