MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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.
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OJJ 189K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 6,322cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,618 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 OJJ 189K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OJJ 189K registered?
OJJ 189K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 January 1972.
Is OJJ 189K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OJJ 189K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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