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M82 JNH

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

295,138 mi
Last recorded295,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM82 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 295,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top of spring cups (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 295,111 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top of spring cups (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 294,912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 294,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 294,840 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 294,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 294,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 294,392 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 293,955 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 293,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 292,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

very slight play in steering component on n/s

Pass 30 Nov 2017 288,206 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion to underside

Fail 29 Nov 2017 288,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

some corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Nov 2016 285,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to n/s sill and both rear wings

Pass 2 Dec 2015 276,049 miles

exhaust corroded

floorpan corroded

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 11 Dec 2014 272,828 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rust

front discs rust and slight judder pads near limit

surface rust front roll bar link mounts

surface rust nearside rear top shocker mount

tyres uneven tread

Fail 11 Dec 2014 272,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rust

front discs rust and slight judder pads near limit

surface rust front roll bar link mounts

surface rust nearside rear top shocker mount

tyres uneven tread

Pass 17 Dec 2013 271,699 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rust

front brake discs rust

surface rust nearside rear upper shocker mount

Pass 20 Dec 2012 269,176 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2012 269,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 264,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre flat spot

oil leaks

rear suspension bushes worn

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Oct 2011 264,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre flat spot

oil leaks

rear suspension bushes worn

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Dec 2010 257,438 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front shocker case in poor condition

oil leaking from fron thub tractor seals

Fail 9 Oct 2010 257,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

grease/oil leaking from both front hubs

near side shocker case in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2008 255,269 miles

Nearside park brake cable poor condition,nearside brake has slight bind possibly due too cable?

Offside rear position lamp(side light)much brighter than nearside suspect incorrect bulb fitted.

Oil leaks contaminating front suspension and some brake components,main leaks seem too be from transmission cooler pipes.

Rear chassis shock absorber mounting points corroding.

Rear shock absorbers corroded and protection covers coming lose.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 242,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 231,538 miles

Clutch master cylinder cap damaged(most of it missing)

Coolant expansion tank leaking.

Exhaust system poor condition,Corroding at joints and seams.

Steering forward drag link,Nearside ball joint,Movement becoming excessive

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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M82 JNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 132,932 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 M82 JNH, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M82 JNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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