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F985 NMX

2000 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,300 mi
Last recorded80,300 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 30080,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 NMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 80,300 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 80,300 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,210 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 80,210 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

center box corroded and center joint corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,210 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,206 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2013 80,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 80,208 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 80,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2011 80,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 67,363 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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F985 NMX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 80,208 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 F985 NMX, 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 26 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 F985 NMX registered?

F985 NMX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is F985 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F985 NMX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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