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F469 ECK

2001 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,477 mi
Last recorded48,477 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 300100,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF469 ECK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,477 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,498 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 47,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,798 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 33,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,363 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,397 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 29,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,733 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 24,733 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,169 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 21,643 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,658 miles

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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F469 ECK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 100,262 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 F469 ECK, 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 25 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 F469 ECK registered?

F469 ECK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is F469 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F469 ECK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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