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DBZ 5551

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,455 mi
Last recorded152,455 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 5551
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 152,455 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 152,298 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 139,584 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated but have no excessive movement

Front prop coupling worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Slight oil leak from steering box

rear prop coupling deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2008 139,564 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

rear prop coupling deteriorated

Slight oil leak from steering box

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated but have no excessive movement

Front prop coupling worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 15 May 2007 135,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 135,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 135,325 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 135,289 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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DBZ 5551 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 123,357 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 DBZ 5551, 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 27 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 DBZ 5551 registered?

DBZ 5551 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is DBZ 5551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 5551 shows 8 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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