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J720 PCK

1999 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,621 mi
Last recorded143,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 300123,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ720 PCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 143,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,478 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 143,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 142,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,773 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 142,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,386 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 142,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 142,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 139,768 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 139,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Radiator leaking

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 139,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 136,334 miles

rear brake pipes rusting at rear

Pass 1 Apr 2008 132,126 miles

exhaust front section mounting bracket loose and rattling

water pipe to the the top of the expansion tank badly chafed on cooling fan

Fail 1 Apr 2008 132,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust front section mounting bracket loose and rattling

water pipe to the the top of the expansion tank badly chafed on cooling fan

Pass 6 Mar 2007 124,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 115,356 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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J720 PCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 J720 PCK, 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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J720 PCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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