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P68 LRD

1996 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

223,911 mi
Last recorded223,911 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 300124,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 LRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 223,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both tractor joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Fixed end on drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side shock mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 215,188 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Tractor joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 213,194 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber / Spring mounting nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 213,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber / Spring mounting nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 212,639 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber and spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 212,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber and spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 211,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 210,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2019 210,217 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 209,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front N/s and o/s Hub seals slightly leaking

Front n/s and o/s hub swivel bearings have slight play

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 202,996 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front swivel hubs are leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 202,996 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Front swivel hubs are leaking grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 195,136 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 195,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 184,497 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 184,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 170,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 159,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 148,748 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 137,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 128,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 113,696 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 113,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 110,455 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2007 99,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 92,844 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 92,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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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P68 LRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 124,185 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 P68 LRD, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P68 LRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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