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J903 WRF

1992 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 300133,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 WRF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,509 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 131,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,368 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 122,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 122,306 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Feb 2008 117,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 117,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 112,179 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 112,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 111,797 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 105,108 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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J903 WRF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,012 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 J903 WRF, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J903 WRF registered?

J903 WRF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is J903 WRF safe to buy?

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