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KGY 206V

2003 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

173,970 mi
Last recorded173,970 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 300102,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 206V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 173,970 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 160,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 160,131 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 148,309 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to outer sidewalls,advise to change.

Nearside front steering idler has small amount of freeplay in.

Offside front steering idler has small amount of freeplay in.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 148,298 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside front inner wing is corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 145,713 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 145,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KGY 206V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,604 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 KGY 206V, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGY 206V registered?

KGY 206V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is KGY 206V safe to buy?

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