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J457 PCW

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,460 mi
Last recorded57,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 PCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 57,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 57,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on brake pipes underside at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 57,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe at front of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on brake pipes underside at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,015 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 56,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,589 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,921 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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J457 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J457 PCW, 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.

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What year was J457 PCW registered?

J457 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is J457 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J457 PCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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