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47 BGX

2002 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 30094,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,110 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,758 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,617 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,242 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,118 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 37,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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47 BGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 94,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 47 BGX, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 47 BGX registered?

47 BGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is 47 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 BGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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