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LGZ 6914

1998 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,511 mi
Last recorded39,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 300128,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 6914
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 39,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,270 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 39,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 39,055 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 39,054 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,542 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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LGZ 6914 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 128,155 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 LGZ 6914, 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 28 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 LGZ 6914 registered?

LGZ 6914 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is LGZ 6914 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGZ 6914 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LGZ 6914 have outstanding finance?

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