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HDV 399D

2002 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,384 mi
Last recorded67,384 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 30094,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 399D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,384 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,003 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,617 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 65,598 miles

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

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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HDV 399D is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HDV 399D, 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.

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What year was HDV 399D registered?

HDV 399D is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is HDV 399D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDV 399D shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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