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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system in poor condition
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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