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L301 FJM

1993 Mercedes Unknown

Bronze Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

405,703 mi
Last recorded405,703 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes Unknown151,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 FJM
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 405,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 404,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2024 403,522 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 402,122 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 402,040 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust metal strap deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2020 397,703 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush & offside front - bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

Fail 16 Nov 2020 397,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush & offside front - bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2019 379,021 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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L301 FJM is a 1993 Mercedes Unknown in Bronze with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 151,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L301 FJM registered?

L301 FJM is a 1993 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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