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N959 SNH

1995 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

189,833 mi
Last recorded189,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 300132,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 SNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 189,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle at tie bar mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle at tie bar mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 188,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 187,012 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle at suspension mount points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle corroded at suspension mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 185,719 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 182,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 178,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body rusty

front and rear axles rusty

Fail 14 May 2018 178,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Advise n/s/r brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Shock absorber insecure Advise body mounting rusted away (2.7.2b)

Advise body and front rear axles very rusty

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

Pass 19 May 2017 172,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 172,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 166,723 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in various front steering joints but not excessive

Fail 15 Jun 2016 166,723 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in various front steering joints but not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pipes greased

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 162,452 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pipes greased

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 155,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 155,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 155,238 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 149,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 143,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 138,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 132,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

free play detected at n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 123,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 123,862 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 115,704 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 115,490 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 105,859 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 105,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 97,835 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 89,343 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 89,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake flexis ferrules corroded

exhaust downpipe retaining bolts corrdoed+broken

exhaust system clamps corroded+broken

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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N959 SNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N959 SNH, 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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N959 SNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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