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FYT 453V

1996 Mercedes-benz 300

Brown Diesel 3005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,133 mi
Last recorded163,133 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 300124,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 453V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,005cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 162,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 162,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 161,503 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 161,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2011 159,774 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

driver door lock needs small adjustment

front number no trade mark

rear diff leaks oil

Pass 15 Apr 2010 158,680 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 158,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 158,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FYT 453V is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 in Brown with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 124,185 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 FYT 453V, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FYT 453V is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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