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JGH 829X

1975 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

302,659 mi
Last recorded302,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 829X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 302,659 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 302,684 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 302,640 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

drivers side rear inner lower wheel arch areas / section corroded / weakened

gearbox mounting splitted / damaged

wipers intermittantly parking

Pass 16 Jan 2008 302,640 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

drivers side rear inner lower wheel arch areas / section corroded / weakened

gearbox mounting splitted / damaged

wipers intermittantly parking

Fail 4 Jun 2007 302,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 302,594 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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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JGH 829X is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 JGH 829X, 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 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JGH 829X is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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