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J482 EWW

2016 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 EWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 127,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody / brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,025 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill near fuel neck corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,005 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 120,005 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J482 EWW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J482 EWW, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J482 EWW registered?

J482 EWW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is J482 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J482 EWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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