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M155 XGW

1996 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,565 mi
Last recorded147,565 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 300124,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 XGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 147,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 147,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 145,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 145,433 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroding

exhaust system corroded,small blow front

Fail 20 Feb 2020 145,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs rusty

nearside exhaust rubber mounting perished

slight oil leak from nearside front hub

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 144,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 144,242 miles

atten washers

Fail 21 Feb 2018 144,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

atten washers

Pass 13 Jan 2017 143,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 143,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 142,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 124,378 miles

windscreen has chips.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 142,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres perishing

frt discs corroded

frt no plate cracked

frt tyres worn edges

screen chipped

Pass 14 Sep 2012 140,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 137,739 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 137,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 131,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 120,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,006 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD STARTING TO WEAR UNEVENLY.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 98,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 89,508 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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M155 XGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 124,185 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 M155 XGW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M155 XGW registered?

M155 XGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M155 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 XGW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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